Angus Reid poll shows CPC gains support.

[Ricki Bobbi]

Here's the link to the poll. Dated August 8th, 2006 November 8th, 2006.

If these results played out on election day the Conservatives and NDP would probably pick up a few seats. The Liberals and BQ lose a few.

[Figleaf]

Here's the link to the poll. Dated August 8th, 2006.

If these results played out on election day the Conservatives and NDP would probably pick up a few seats. The Liberals and BQ lose a few.

Interesting ... the series of polls shows a steady, though slight, decline in support for the Conservatives.

But none of these polls is very informative until the Liberals pick a leader.

[Ricki Bobbi]

Interesting ... the series of polls shows a steady, though slight, decline in support for the Conservatives.

But none of these polls is very informative until the Liberals pick a leader.

What are the other polls you are referring to in this series?

This one shows the CPC up from election day.

[scribblet]

None of them mean much until the actual election.

Two or three days ago there was a poll that came up with - 60% of Canadians feel the Liberals are not yet ready to govern again.

At the same time the latest Ipsos poll came out that says nothing has changed much since election day. they had the Conservatives at 37% (up 1% since the election), the Liberals at 29% (down 1%), the NDP at 19% (up 1%), the BQ at 9% (down 1%) and the so-called Greens at 4% (unchanged)

I don't have the links, might have been Ipsos Reid and no time right no to look.

[geoffrey]

Interesting ... the series of polls shows a steady, though slight, decline in support for the Conservatives.

But none of these polls is very informative until the Liberals pick a leader.

What are the other polls you are referring to in this series?

This one shows the CPC up from election day.

The poll is from August, it's completely irrelevant.

[Argus]

Interesting ... the series of polls shows a steady, though slight, decline in support for the Conservatives.

But none of these polls is very informative until the Liberals pick a leader.

What are the other polls you are referring to in this series?

This one shows the CPC up from election day.

The poll is from August, it's completely irrelevant.

Actually it's from November, according to the cite.

[Canadian Blue]

One poll shows the conservatives gaining, a different poll shows the conservatives losing points. What this just goes to show is that you can't really have an accurate idea of how the election is going to turn out until the campaign begins.

[Ricki Bobbi]

The poll is from August, it's completely irrelevant.

Actually it's from November, according to the cite.

It was November 8th, not August 8th. I spaced out when I typed the date.

[jdobbin]

That's three polls since Monday. Some had the Tories as low as 33, others as high as 37%.

Most said that it was high numbers in Alberta that pushed things up and low number in Quebec that pushed things down. Ontario numbers are nothing to brag about.

It probably has something to do with the rising fortunes of the Liberal party in Ontario.

http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/index.cfm/...em/itemID/13727

[Ricki Bobbi]

That's three polls since Monday. Some had the Tories as low as 33, others as high as 37%.

Most said that it was high numbers in Alberta that pushed things up and low number in Quebec that pushed things down. Ontario numbers are nothing to brag about.

It probably has something to do with the rising fortunes of the Liberal party in Ontario.

http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/index.cfm/...em/itemID/13727

The provincial Liberals in Ontario...

[August1991]

That's three polls since Monday. Some had the Tories as low as 33, others as high as 37%.

They're within the margin of error if the true population percentage is around 35%.

Usually Candidate X polls better than Candidate Name Known. That means the current Liberal numbers are overestimated.

In addition, Harper and the Tories haven't worried much about PR, nor should they for the moment. This means the current Tory numbers are underestimated.

I still think that with numbers like these, no one will want to go to an election anytime soon. Every day the Conservatives stay in power brings them closer to a majority government.

As to the choice of Liberal leader, the Liberals are boxed in whoever they choose.

[jdobbin]

They're within the margin of error if the true population percentage is around 35%.

Usually Candidate X polls better than Candidate Name Known. That means the current Liberal numbers are overestimated.

In addition, Harper and the Tories haven't worried much about PR, nor should they for the moment. This means the current Tory numbers are underestimated.

I still think that with numbers like these, no one will want to go to an election anytime soon. Every day the Conservatives stay in power brings them closer to a majority government.

As to the choice of Liberal leader, the Liberals are boxed in whoever they choose.

No immediate election gives the Conservatives some time. I have no idea if a new Liberal leader will unite the party in ideas and behind the leader.

Afghanistan will be an issue in the next election. So will the environment. The Conservatives will have to some direction on these issues or face some problems in certain areas like Quebec.

[Ricki Bobbi]

No immediate election gives the Conservatives some time. I have no idea if a new Liberal leader will unite the party in ideas and behind the leader.

Afghanistan will be an issue in the next election. So will the environment. The Conservatives will have to some direction on these issues or face some problems in certain areas like Quebec.

Aghanistan might be an issue. Won't be much of one if Iggy wins.

The Conservatives are working on their plan for the environment.

I don't know who can best unite the Liberals, but I think the most important thing for their new leader is campaign experience and charisma.

[gerryhatrick]

Interesting ... the series of polls shows a steady, though slight, decline in support for the Conservatives.

But none of these polls is very informative until the Liberals pick a leader.

What are the other polls you are referring to in this series?

This one shows the CPC up from election day.

The poll is from August, it's completely irrelevant.

You get the "hey, he's not wearing any clothes" award.

[Ricki Bobbi]

You get the "hey, he's not wearing any clothes" award.

The poll was from yesterday Gerry. Click on the link provided.

[gerryhatrick]

You get the "hey, he's not wearing any clothes" award.

The poll was from yesterday Gerry. Click on the link provided.

Thanks, I noticed that. Edit your original post perhaps.

[Ricki Bobbi]

Thanks, I noticed that. Edit your original post perhaps.

Already done Gerry. Click on the links provided before commenting in their comment without knowing what is in them.

[gerryhatrick]

Thanks, I noticed that. Edit your original post perhaps.

Already done Gerry. Click on the links provided before commenting in their comment without knowing what is in them.

Thanks. Was not done at the time I made my post.

[Ricki Bobbi]

Thanks. Was not done at the time I made my post.

I appreciate getting the "hey, he's not wearing any clothes" award for a typo.

I'd tell you my true feelings but your actions, but I probably be banned for it. Congrats sir you have won. Free to attack with no repercussions.

[gerryhatrick]

Thanks. Was not done at the time I made my post.

I appreciate getting the "hey, he's not wearing any clothes" award for a typo.

I'd tell you my true feelings but your actions, but I probably be banned for it. Congrats sir you have won. Free to attack with no repercussions.

Um, actually that award went to Geoffrey. I posted it before I read your post made two hours after your topic post explaining that you'd made a typo, several hours before you bothered to fix it.

I make no apologies for my harmless joke which was not even close to an attack on you.

[Ricki Bobbi]

Getting back to the topic of the thread.

The Conservatives are close to a majority again.

Looks like a toough row to hoe for whoever wins the Liberal leadership.