Toronto Star: Ignatieff, Harper virtually tied in poll

OTTAWA–Newly appointed Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff is in a virtual tie with Prime Minister Stephen Harper as the person Canadians think would be the best to lead the country, a new poll exclusive to the Star reveals.

Ignatieff tops the list of party leaders Canadians would prefer as prime minister, with 28 per cent of respondents naming him the best head of government, according to the Toronto Star/Angus Reid survey.

Harper came in at 27 per cent – a virtual tie because it's within the margin of error, but the first time the Conservative leader has polled below 30 per cent in two years.

New Democrat Leader Jack Layton was chosen by 10 per cent of respondents, while Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe and Green Leader Elizabeth May came in at 2 per cent and 3 per cent respectively.

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http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/553317

But given any kind of real choice, Canadians will take Liberals over Conservatives every time.

"Canada's ruling Conservatives would win a strong majority in Parliament if elections were held today, according to a poll showing the new leader of the opposition Liberals has done little to boost public support.

Canadians favor the Conservatives over the Liberals by 45 percent to 26 percent, an Ipsos Reid poll showed. The New Democrats (NDP) had the backing of 12 percent."

http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN1348247920081213

I'm hoping the poll published by the Star is more accurate. The Star poll was conducted on Thursday and Friday while the Ispos Reid poll was conducted Tuesday through Thursday. I don't think I could handle a Conservative majority. Ugh. What is wrong with Canadians? Do they like rewarding lies and smears, and bullying?

But not really predictive. I will be interested to see a Nanos poll.

Sure hope that poll is right. I also hope that Iggy can halfways live up to the billing.