London Mayoral Elections '08: 25th April-1st May 2008

Boris Johnson Brian Paddick Ken Livingstone Sian Berry
Buzz Index

The buzz index shows levels of "online noise" around a candidate. Our buzz calculation takes into account the number of YouTube views, Facebook friends, and conversations / comments (good or bad) linked to each candidate.

The scale starts at 0 (no buzz). More than 100 represents extreme buzz.

 140.0 34.4 52.1 10.4
Mood Index

The mood index indicates "sentiment" around a candidate. Our mood calculation is an analysis (positive, negative or neutral) of a sample of comments relating to each candidate found around the internet.

The scale is between -100 (very negative) and 100 (very positive).

 -3.33 25.0 -11.11 18.18

Updated weekly. Buzz and mood indexes sampled Thursday 1 May 2008.

“For the first time in 8 years we have got a credible fight and yet there is hard...”
Show full comment  Found at: YouTube

“For the first time in 8 years we have got a credible fight and yet there is hard...”
Show full comment  Found at: YouTube

“I was gonna vote Paddick, but as you say, he's seemed pretty weak.”
Show full comment  Found at: Urban 75

“Watching Paddick on the news. He kept on mentioning his experience. Boris doesn'...”
Show full comment  Found at: This is London discussion boards

“BJ is the wrong candidate in several ways, including being wrong for the Tories ...”
Show full comment  Found at: Telegraph politics blogs

“I think Boris Johnson had the look of a man with fear in his eyes knowing he has...”
Show full comment  Found at: Guardian Comment is Free

“But here is an issue. the mayoral election will be decided on second preferences...”
Show full comment  Found at: Socialist Unity

“What happened to the clowning buffoon last Tuesday night? It seems Mr Affable's ...”
Show full comment  Found at: Guardian Comment is Free

“If I was there I would vote for Ken Livingstone - I'm not quite sure what people...”
Show full comment  Found at: Matt_Wright_Blog

“Ken Livingstone is so scared that Boris will win and as part of a last desperate...”
Show full comment  Found at: This is London discussion boards

“Unbelievable also that so many of my ex-student mates think he's 'well funny' an...”
Show full comment  Found at: Urban 75

“All three mayorial candidates appeared on Newnight this evening, where everyoneâ...”
Show full comment  Found at: Sitint

“Greens first, Ken second.”
Show full comment  Found at: Urban 75

“Did anyone see Paddick in Time out last week? REALLY didn't come across well.”
Show full comment  Found at: Urban 75

“don't undervalue Boris! I think hes going to win and he will be a surprising suc...”
Show full comment  Found at: Metro.co.uk

“I for one will definitely vote against Livingstone. I am Jewish and am profoundl...”
Show full comment  Found at: Times Online comment

“I don't agree obviously - I believe Ken has actually far more influence in Londo...”
Show full comment  Found at: Facebook

“In conclusion: Brian, I adore you and I love you and I admire you and I really p...”
Show full comment  Found at: Livejournal

“I do not always bother voting too much but this election I'll certainly be showi...”
Show full comment  Found at: This is London discussion boards

“I can only hope that Boris wins the election for London Mayor; that would certai...”
Show full comment  Found at: Sky News discussion boards

What's Hot

'What's Hot' is a list of five of the most prominent or important issues factoring in the opinions we've tracked.

  1. Boris vs Ken
  2. Who I'm going to vote for
  3. Candidate's track record
  4. What the polls say
  5. Kate Hoey

What People Are Saying This Week

  • “"It's ridiculous to thing to that Boris Johnson might be mayor, isn't it? I mean, I know he's ""A LEGERRRNNNND!!!!11"" a...”
    Show full comment   Found at: Brody_Clark
  • “Boris is certainly not perfect, but much preferable to a corrupt crypto-Marxist tired by far too long in office”
    Show full comment   Found at: Daily Telegraph
  • “I,ll be voting for Paddick and Boris and Livingstone will be doing without my second preference vote.”
    Show full comment   Found at: Independent.co.uk
  • “Vote Sian/Ken or Ken/Sian. Sian/Ken makes your support for the Greens crystal clear, but slightly increases the tiny ri...”
    Show full comment   Found at: Urban 75
  • “"Well much as I would love to see Ken's face if he is defeated (and those of his army of cronies), I do wonder at the wi...”
    Show full comment   Found at: Channel_4_Community