| Boris Johnson | Brian Paddick | Ken Livingstone | Sian Berry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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
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25.0
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-11.11
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18.18
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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...”
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Found at: YouTube
“For the first time in 8 years we have got a credible fight and yet there is hard...”
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Found at: YouTube
“I was gonna vote Paddick, but as you say, he's seemed pretty weak.”
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Found at: Urban 75
“Watching Paddick on the news. He kept on mentioning his experience. Boris doesn'...”
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Found at: This is London discussion boards
“BJ is the wrong candidate in several ways, including being wrong for the Tories ...”
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Found at: Telegraph politics blogs
“I think Boris Johnson had the look of a man with fear in his eyes knowing he has...”
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Found at: Guardian Comment is Free
“But here is an issue. the mayoral election will be decided on second preferences...”
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Found at: Socialist Unity
“What happened to the clowning buffoon last Tuesday night? It seems Mr Affable's ...”
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Found at: Guardian Comment is Free
“If I was there I would vote for Ken Livingstone - I'm not quite sure what people...”
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Found at: Matt_Wright_Blog
“Ken Livingstone is so scared that Boris will win and as part of a last desperate...”
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Found at: This is London discussion boards
“Unbelievable also that so many of my ex-student mates think he's 'well funny' an...”
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Found at: Urban 75
“All three mayorial candidates appeared on Newnight this evening, where everyoneâ...”
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Found at: Sitint
“Greens first, Ken second.”
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Found at: Urban 75
“Did anyone see Paddick in Time out last week? REALLY didn't come across well.”
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Found at: Urban 75
“don't undervalue Boris! I think hes going to win and he will be a surprising suc...”
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Found at: Metro.co.uk
“I for one will definitely vote against Livingstone.
I am Jewish and am profoundl...”
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Found at: Times Online comment
“I don't agree obviously - I believe Ken has actually far more influence in Londo...”
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Found at: Facebook
“In conclusion: Brian, I adore you and I love you and I admire you and I really p...”
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Found at: Livejournal
“I do not always bother voting too much but this election I'll certainly be showi...”
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Found at: This is London discussion boards
“I can only hope that Boris wins the election for London Mayor; that would certai...”
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Found at: Sky News discussion boards
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