The Communist leader Vladimir Voronin comes second in the rankings of the top 50 most influential politicians in January. Earlier, this position was mainly taken by Acting President Marian Lupu, Info-Prim Neo reports. The Strategic Researches and Political Consultancy Center “Politicon” every month presents the rankings of the most influential politicians in Moldova. The January rankings are headed by Prime Minister Vlad Filat, as earlier. He is followed by the leader of the PCRM Vladimir Voronin and Mayor General of Chisinau Dorin Chirtoaca. “Vlad Filat remains the incontestable leader. There is a wide gad between the first and second spots. He should make serious mistakes to be dethroned by a really genius politician. Dorin Chirtoaca remains the politician with the greatest prospects. He is a real engine for the Liberal Party. Vladimir Voronin is the politician from who we should expect many surprises,” “Politicon” head Anatol Taranu said in a news conference. Acting President and Speaker Marian Lupu ranked fourth. Anatol Taranu believes that his lower rating is due to the fact that he lost the chances of becoming President of Moldova. The fifth spot is occupied by the Liberal leader Mihai Ghimpu. Foreign Minister Iurie Leanca comes sixth, the head of the Party of Socialists Igor Dodon – seventh, while the leader of the Democratic faction Dumitru Diacov – eighth. “Oazu Nantoi, who entered the list of the 100 politicians examined for the first time last month, took the ninth position. This is due to the fact that he put himself forward for the presidency at a very opportune moment. The new Transnistrian leader Yevgeny Shevchuk ranked tenth. The previous month he was the 77th. These developments show that the people have great expectations and wait for an alternative political force,” said Anatol Taranu. Leonid Talmaci, who was proposed for the post of President by the Communist Party before the elections set for January 15, ranked 33rd. “Politicon” considers Nantoi occupied a better position because he fielded himself for the presidency and appeared more often on radio and TV. The rankings of the top 50 most influential politicians is compiled with the assistance of 26 experts who give grades to the politicians depending on the influence they have on major political decisions, their popularity and appearances in the media and the political prospects.