Dominican Republic ex leader gets 57% of ruling party vote: poll

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Santo Domingo.- A poll released Mon. found that if Dominican Republic’s ruling party’s (PLD) internal elections were held today former president Leonel Fernandez would win with 57%, over current president, Danilo Medina’s 39%.
The survey by pollster ACXIONA SRL also found that vice president Margarita Cedeño and National District senator, Reinaldo Pared both would get 2%.
The poll conducted August 4 to 9 asked eligible voters of Santo Domingo province which candidate they would vote for in the PLD, with Fernandez getting the highest score.