Slovak National Party Leader Criticized for Blaming Pollsters Over Voter Support Issues

Andrej Danko, leader of the Slovak National Party (SNS), has been criticized for attacking polling organizations and media rather than addressing his party's declining voter loyalty. The commentary highlights that SNS supporters are increasingly considering other nationalist parties, including Smer-SD and the far-right Republic party, rather than remaining loyal to SNS. The criticism suggests that Danko's blame of polling companies Ipsos and NMS, as well as alleged media and opposition conspiracies, reflects an unwillingness to confront the reality of his party's weakening position. The Slovak National Party is a junior partner in the current ruling coalition led by Robert Fico's Smer-SD, and has historically promoted nationalist and conservative policies in Slovak politics.