if there are any major stories or poll movement I'll have them up here

 

first post-collapse polls

 

Dec.1

Lib 35

Con 30

NDP 17

BLQ 14

 

Lib 36

Con 28

NDP 19

BLQ 12

 

 

http://www.nodice.ca/elections/canada/polls.php

Huge Campaign Announcement

 

OTTAWA (CP) — A campaigning Prime Minister Paul Martin planned to venture into a violence-plagued area of Toronto on Thursday to announce a sweeping ban on handguns, The Canadian Press has learned.

Martin was scheduled to visit Toronto’s troubled Jane-Finch area to make a “safer communities announcement.” Liberal sources confirmed Wednesday the announcement includes a ban on handguns.

 

Handguns are already severely restricted in Canada and a handgun registry has been in force for more than 60 years.

 

But a rash of recent gun deaths in Toronto has prompted Martin to promise to crack down even more.

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentSe...8793972154'

more at link

 

not sure about the specifics yet

Huge Campaign Announcement

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentSe...8793972154'

more at link

 

not sure about the specifics yet 

 

 

Yeah banning handguns is really going to reduce violence. I mean the criminals who make streets unsafe wouldn't THINK of violating the law now would they?

A campaigning Prime Minister Paul Martin planned to venture into a violence-plagued area of Toronto on Thursday to announce a sweeping ban on handguns, The Canadian Press has learned.

 

In the same week I am giving a speech on just that. Nice...

I've always found election night fascinating in Canada. Remember watching election night coverage in Lansing where we got CBC 9 - Windsor when I lived at MSU.

Yeah banning handguns is really going to reduce violence.  I mean the criminals who make streets unsafe wouldn't THINK of violating the law now would they?

 

I think it's really a big political move frankly. The conservatives while stagnant in the polls have dominated the headlines with their policy announcements, but this will probably dwarf all the tax cuts which weren't all that bold.

Well Paul Martin and the Liberals are on their very last legs in Canada. A combination of a pitiful campaign mirred in complacency, confusion, and dissention with the launching of an RCMP investigation mid campaign may have doomed the Liberals from continuining their 13 year rule.

 

most recent polls

 

Con 36.2

Lib 30.4

NDP 17.9

 

Con 35

Lib 33

NDP 15

 

Con 32

Lib 32

NDP 17

 

Con 33

Lib 32

NDP 18

 

Lib 32

Con 30

NDP 18

 

This may seem like its really close but its been a total collapse for the Liberals and the Conservatives have ALL the momentum, and the road ahead seems even scarier for the Liberals. Stay tuned for a Canadian leader much more friendly to Bush and his neo-con support team. Reminder to self, there's still a lot of time left. Election date January 23 or 24, can't remember. F-sakes.

 

 

Yah our probable next Prime Minister is goofy looking, scary eyes.

Edited January 6, 200620 yr by KipWellsFan

I have no idea what to do about this election. It's time for the Liberals to go but I don't think I can bring myself to vote for a any party that would have Harper as their leader and the NDP is just a non factor.

I have no idea what to do about this election. It's time for the Liberals to go but I don't think I can bring myself to vote for a any party that would have Harper as their leader and the NDP is just a non factor.

 

I feel ya. I'm usually a staunch liberal guy, but I'm really disillusioned about my Liberal support. I'd have a tought time thoughtfully explaining my support for the Liberal party but then again it would be impossible for me to find reason in voting NDP or Conservative. I find solace in reasoning that I'd rather struggle to find a means of expressing my support for the Liberals than to express my support by spouting party talking points. Generally, I think the Liberals have done a decent job running the country but I think the Libs need fresh leadership, which will likely come relatively soon after the election. Frank Mckenna for PM!

 

Not that my advice matters, but for you, I'd take a long look into the candidates for your riding, whichever one it may be.

Edited January 6, 200620 yr by KipWellsFan

Well unless the Liberal Leader Paul Martin can do something in the debates in the next two days it's over.

 

Con 34

Lib 31

 

Con 37

Lib 29

 

Con 36

Lib 27

 

Who will be the last liberal in power in the Developped world?

It's all over but the crying and surprisingly enough Quebec is the major reason. Conservative support has tripled in the province according to a recent poll. Man, Canadian elections are wild.

 

Con 37

Lib 29

 

Con 40

Lib 27

 

Con 39

Lib 27

 

Con 38.6

Lib 27.2

 

The Conservatives very well could win a Majority election now. SO what does that mean you ask?

 

-Canada will be dropping out of Kyoto

-Canada will rejoin talks with the US on Missile Defence

-Canada will be revisiting the issue of same-sex marriage

-Canada will see a sharp decline in Separatist vote federally

-We won't be seeing that anti-American claim anymore, and Canadians won't exactly be in any place to be taking shots at George W. Bush

-Support from Canada in Iran, Syria, Iraq?

 

Also the current Prime Minister Paul Martin will probably resign as leader of the Liberal Party and the current favorite to replace him is none other than Frank McKenna, the current Canadian Ambassador to the US. When you're named the leader of the Liberal party there's a good chance you become the next Prime Minister.

 

Frank McKenna future leader?

 

There's your lesson in Canada for the day.

From the looks of those numbers the Libs got smoked.

 

 

 

From the looks of those numbers the Libs got smoked. 

     

 

Historically awful campaign and a police investigation mid-campaign make for one lameduck Prime Minister and a loonie electorate.

The Conservative lead has narrowed somewhat, and the Liberals seem galvanized

 

Con 37

Lib 30.7

 

Con 35

Lib 29

 

Con 37

Lib 28

 

Those are all smaller leads in corresponding polls from my last update

Edited January 20, 200620 yr by KipWellsFan