Angus-Reid: Layton Surpasses Harper in Canada

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Jack Layton of the New Democratic Party (NDP) is now the best-ranked federal party leader in Canada, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 29 per cent of respondents approve of Layton’s performance, up three points since February.

The approval rating for Canadian prime minister and Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper stands at 26 per cent, down two points in a month. 15 per cent of respondents approve of the way Liberal and Official Opposition leader Michael Ignatieff is handling his duties, also down two points in a month.

Canadians renewed the House of Commons in October 2008. The Conservative Party—led by Harper—received 37.6 per cent of the vote, and secured 143 seats in the 308-member lower house. Harper assembled a minority administration. The Tories also earned a minority mandate after the 2006 election, ending more than 12 years of government by the Liberal Party. In December, Ignatieff took over as Liberal leader, replacing Stéphane Dion.

Layton became the NDP’s leader in January 2003. He was elected to the House of Commons in June 2004, winning the Toronto-Danforth constituency.

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http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/view/35093/layton_surpasses_harper_in_canada/

lol.

I doubt this will mean a lot at election time. Another election = another minority government that I don't like. When the NDP win an election I'll be impressed. Sadly I do not foresee that happening.

People aren't suddenly planning on voting NDP in an election.

It means more people than before think Jack is doing a good job being Jack. It's also a bit of a "get well soon" card. It has nothing to do with voting intentions.

Interesting how Angus Reid Polling torqued the headline.