Humans are natural storytellers. When we encounter something new and unsettling, our instinct is to reach into the past and pull out a narrative that makes it feel familiar. It is how we make sense of the world. It is also how we mislead ourselves.
Among Canadian Farmers: Conservatives 60%, Liberals 23%, NDP 7%, Bloc Quebecois 6% (44% in Quebec), Green Party 2%
More Than Twice As Many Farmers Believe That The Conservative Party Will Be The Most Helpful In Meeting The Needs Of The Agricultural Community Over The Liberals
Farm Economics Are Top Issues Among Canadian Farmers: Addressing The BSE Crisis And Opening The U.S. Border To Canadian Cattle Should Be The Top Priority For The New Federal Government
Seat Projection Model Suggests Conservatives Take 123-127 Seats, Liberals 95-99, NDP 22-26, Bloc Quebecois 60-64 -- If Vote Held Tomorrow
But, Almost A Third Of Potential Votes Could Change With Outcome Of Debates
Conservatives (32%, Up 1 Point) And Liberals (31%, Down 1 Point) Continue To Be Deadlocked... NDP (17%, Up 1 Point), Bloc Quebecois (48% In Quebec Vs. 28% Liberal)
Provincial Support For McGuinty's Liberal Government Plummets (32%, Down 13 Points) - Conservatives Now Lead (39%, Up 9 Points), NDP (23%, Up 4 Points)
Seven In Ten Ontarians (71%) Believe Budget Is Bad News
But Half (49%) Prefer Premiums And Higher Taxes To Turning Back Clock To Mike Harris Era
Because Of McGuinty Budget Three In Ten (28%) Are Punishing Federal Liberals By Not Voting For Them
Seat Projection Model Suggests Conservatives 114-118, Liberals 104-108, Bloc Quebecois 61-65, NDP 21-25 -- If Vote Held Tomorrow
Conservatives Could Form A Minority Government If Vote Held Tomorrow, But Majority (61%) Is Opposed To A Potential Conservative/Bloc Minority Union
Seat Projection Model Suggests Liberals 115-119, Conservatives 110-114, NDP 17-21, Bloc Quebecois 56-60, Green Possible 2 Seats -- If Vote Held Tomorrow
Seat Model: Liberals 122-126, Conservatives 107-111, NDP 15-19, Bloc Quebecois 56-60 If Vote Held Today
Liberals 34%, Conservatives 30%, NDP 16%, Bloc Quebecois 44% in Quebec vs. 29% For Liberals
Two-Thirds (66%) Say It's Time For A Change: Only 29% Say Liberals Deserve To Be Re-Elected...
Martin and Liberal Campaign Momentum Plummets
Almost Half (47%) Choose Paul Martin As Best Prime Minster...Up 8 Points Since March 25th Poll. Despite Sag In Recent Polls, Paul Martin And Liberal Party Get The Most Support (44%) As Party And Leader Who Will Likely Provide Best Overall Government For Canada Compared To Other Parties.
