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Martin using flag to score 'cheap political points': Harper It seems to me these two articles tie together. The New York Times journalist knows Canada well.

The Blue-State Nation to the North

August1991.......have you been away? Because actually the latest (yesterday) SES CPAC polling showed the Harper Conservatives dropping 3% Canadawide in just one day. Canada Company Date----------CO LI ND BL GN OT UD SES CPAC 11/06/2004 34 33 18 11 05 ?? 24 EKOS 10/06/2004 34 30 19 ?? ?? ?? ?? SES CPAC 10/06/2004 37 32 17 10 05 ?? 22 Leger Marketing 09/06/2004 30 33 19 12 ?? ?? ?? Ipsos-Reid 09/06/2004 31 32 16 ?? ?? ?? ?? That poll showed the Liberals, the Bloc Quebecois, and the New Democrats each slightly up, contrasted with the good size Conservative drop. But more importantly the poll showed that the undecided jumped another 2% to 24%, basically one in four voters are undecided. This is very high. Canadians it seems are, or were, angry with the Liberals, but they haven't decided what or if they want an alternative. At the moment it appears that Canadians want a minority government. With one in four voters supporting the New Democrats in Ontario, the New Democrats are at 24%, there will be many surprises when the election results are announced on June 28th. I guess Canada's media like to keep a few secrets from Canadians, eh? Democracy in action for sure.

August1991.........so far you have managed reasonably well to not get into personal attacks or insults. Let's keep it that way, eh? British Columbia Party/May 31/Jun 4/Jun 11 Cons: 39%, 31%, down 8%, 33%, up 2% (net down 6%) New Dem: 14%, 23% up 9%, 27%, up 4% (net up 13%) Libs: 34%, 32%, down 2%, 27%, down 5% (net down 7%) Grn: 13%, 10%, down 3% Oth: 14%: ?? In the last week alone the New Democrats picked up 4%, double what the Cons did. Probably the New Democrats and the Cons will be tied in voter support in BC, a week from now, if they are not already. I sure like this trend.

Maybe unlike the Harper Conservatives, Duceppe's Bloc Quebecois believes in abortion rights for women. Is the Harper Conservative approach on these social issues starting to backfire on them? On these issues Harper seem to be out of touch with most Canadians. The Harper Conservatives seem to have been on the defensive in the last few days. Anyone else notice this?

BQ would defeat Harper minority over abortion Stephen Harper is really making a name for himself, eh?

Most Americans now realize that Bush erred in invading Iraq.

Well it's about bloody time!

Ipsos-Reid polling results compared for May 31, June 4, and June 11, 2004. British Columbia Party/May 31/Jun 4/Jun 11 Cons: 39%, 31%, down 8%, 33%, up 2% (net down 6%) New Dem: 14%, 23% up 9%, 27%, up 4% (net up 13%) Libs: 34%, 32%, down 2%, 27%, down 5% (net down 7%) Grn: 13%, 10%, down 3% Oth: 14%: ?? Now are the New Democrats going to do well in BC or what, eh?

Ipsos-Reid polling results released June 11, 2004 British Columbia Party/Jun 4/Jun 11 Cons: 33%, 31%, up 2% New Dem: 27%, 23%, up 4% Libs: 27%, 32%, down 5% Grn: 10%, 13%, down 3% Oth: 14%: ??

British Columbia Company Date----------CO LI ND GR OT UN Ipsos-Reid 11/06/2004 33 27 27 10 14 ?? Leger Marketing 09/06/2004 31 31 26 ?? 12 00 SES CPAC 08/06/2004 37 31 26 05 ?? 21 Ipsos-Reid 04/06/2004 31 32 23 13 ?? ?? Leger Marketing 02/06/2004 32 29 28 09 01 ?? SES CPAC 01/06/2004 29 34 29 08 ?? 19 Ipsos-Reid 31/05/2004 39 34 14 ?? ?? ?? EKOS 28/05/2004 37 29 30 ?? ?? ?? Environics 26/05/2004 34 27 36 ?? ?? ?? Ipsos-Reid 22/05/2004 31 28 20 14 ?? ??

I think Olivia was born in Hong Kong!

Apparently this constructive marketing approach with some of the New Democrats ads are going to have Jack & Olivia speaking in both Cantonese and Mandarin. Watch for either the Conservatives or the Liberals, or both, to copy this fabulous New Democrat strategy

Goldie.....thanks.

Dd anyone else see these seat projections this evening? Please fill in any missing details if you wish. Global National TV -Wilfred Laurier University Sample sixe approximately 7, 000 Survey Date: No idea Seat Projections Canada Party/Jun 11 Cons: 123 seats Libs: 100 seats Bloc: 58 seats New Dem: 27 seats Total: 308 seats

Goldie....do you have a URL for that quote?

Either you are for woman's right to choose or you are not. Harper says well maybe, no legislation no this mandate, but possibly in the next one - where have I heard that before. PUT HARPER DOWN AS NOT SUPPORTING WOMEN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE I.E. HARPER IS AGAINST ABORTION RIGHTS FOR WOMEN

MH....Vancouver South - Victor Soo Chan, CPC candidate danada - rien - nothing here the link to his website: http://votevictor.ca/ There is a link on his website to the Conservative Party website. He is well controlled by Head Office. Poll out today shows Victor in last place. Maybe that is why.

STAGGERED VOTING HOURS What are the time zones in Canada?

Come on. Look at all the trouble Stephen has gotten into over social issues. Belinda has certainly helped by providing a a much-needed image of moderation on these issues.

A message for men concerning the abortion issue: "Mind your own business"

This is a really good move on behalf of the New Democrats, and a great way for a lot of Canadians to learn about, and appreciate, Jack Layton's trilingualism. If anyone sees any of Jack and Olivia's ads, please let us know. I presume these Cantonese ads are going to be shown on the multicultural channels. Gotta love it!

Jack Layton commenting today about Canada's automobile industry: "Harper will be a great Minister for the Automobile Development Industry in Alabama."

http://www.harperman.com/harperman.html

Gee, and I thought the federales are constantly intervening, so we would have high national standards, and to distribute the equalization payments, in order to protect the economically weaker areas. If we are overgoverned, perhaps we should abolish the provinces (just kidding, sort of).