Jazz,
is this you posting this poll?

Why yes, it is.  

I was wondering what motivated you to ask this question.

It looks to me a bit out of the blue, since he is not really a great topic in Taiwan these days.

Also, we expats are not really involved on that level, in the local matter, due to our status.

His protégée though, the mayor in Taipei got caught taking lots of illegal money, not only him but lots of KMT fellows too, for the flower exhibition. Does this sound familiar ;)

So Ma is in troubled waters so to speak.

Again, I would like to know what inspired you to ask this question.

I haven't been around to follow what is happening with him, so I was wondering if he had actually done a good job and/or kept his campaign promises.  

The best, any foreigner can do in Taiwan, is n o t to mingle in politics, period.
Besides, since when do politicians listen to citizens?
Yeah, that would be the day...

Jazz, what did he promise?

Andi, well said!

One of Ma's promises as presidential candidate was called the "633 Plan", which promised economic growth rate of 6%, unemployment rate of less than 3%, and per capita income of more than US$30,000.

He's hedged that promise. He's still committed to it but has argued that it would be realized only if he gets a second term.

Also, Taiwan has long had GDP of more than US$30,000...in PPP as opposed to nominal GDP so I think he's got that one wrapped up through some careful choice of words.

6% growth will be tough even once we're out of the global rough patch because Taiwan has already matured so much but we can't discount the creativity of the politicians and business folk.

However, despite the rough patch, it's full sails ahead for lots of folks. Some example come to mind like Taiwanese movie and TV industry catering to China's demand for tailored media. HTC's a real leader in smart phones/mobile computing. Taiwanese OEM firms are still blazing in spite of the long perceived threat from China. Acer's has been setting a great example with branding. 6% is still possible.

3% or less unemployment seems the toughest promise to follow through given historical figures and the fact that such a low unemployment rate would adversely affect inflation.

I don't know. I'm no pundit. I don't really approve or disapprove of Ma. He's done some good things and some questionable things. I think history will not be harsh on him.