More Polls Released
The first one comes from the Completely "objective" Toronto Star. It's consistent with yesterday's polls which isn't surprising considering the source. LPC at 32.5 and CPC at 30.5 nationally.
The second poll comes from Canwest/Global and tells a slightly different story. Of the 4 we've seen this week it's the only poll with the Conservatives ahead. LPC at 30 and the CPC at 33 nationally.
I have to admit that I spent the majority of yesterday refusing to believe that the Canadian public was dumb enough to keep the Liberals in power. Today I'm on the fence.
Looking at the pollsters/sponsors involved with the first three I know the results are questionable. The fourth shows that there's a statistical dead heat though this time in favor of the Conservatives.
All in all, there seems to have been a drop in support for our heroes.
I've got a bit of a theory and would appreciate some help with developing it:
The Liberals are gaining mileage with the idea that the Conservatives and Bloc are going to tear the country apart. Would it not be prudent for the Bloc to clearly state that it is the status quo that is doing that and possibly sign a contract with the Conservatives stating clearly that there would be "No Separation referendum should the Conservative party win a majority." Quebec would have to get something out of the deal as well. Guaranteed negotiations on the restoration of provincial powers may be something that they'd be interested in. It could be called the "Canada Contract."
I don't see how the Liberals could spin the idea that there would be "no separation in exchange for restoration of provincial powers"... But then, If I could see the future I'd be a wealthy man right now.
The second poll comes from Canwest/Global and tells a slightly different story. Of the 4 we've seen this week it's the only poll with the Conservatives ahead. LPC at 30 and the CPC at 33 nationally.
I have to admit that I spent the majority of yesterday refusing to believe that the Canadian public was dumb enough to keep the Liberals in power. Today I'm on the fence.
Looking at the pollsters/sponsors involved with the first three I know the results are questionable. The fourth shows that there's a statistical dead heat though this time in favor of the Conservatives.
All in all, there seems to have been a drop in support for our heroes.
I've got a bit of a theory and would appreciate some help with developing it:
The Liberals are gaining mileage with the idea that the Conservatives and Bloc are going to tear the country apart. Would it not be prudent for the Bloc to clearly state that it is the status quo that is doing that and possibly sign a contract with the Conservatives stating clearly that there would be "No Separation referendum should the Conservative party win a majority." Quebec would have to get something out of the deal as well. Guaranteed negotiations on the restoration of provincial powers may be something that they'd be interested in. It could be called the "Canada Contract."
I don't see how the Liberals could spin the idea that there would be "no separation in exchange for restoration of provincial powers"... But then, If I could see the future I'd be a wealthy man right now.
posted by Richard at 09:15
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