Sunday, October 2, 2011

Liberals 36.5%, PCs 34.0%, NDP 26.8%

It was Hudak's to lose; from a twenty point lead to a 2.5% lag! And the NDP coming up strong - who knows who will be the opposition?

Ontario Polls - The Globe and Mail http://bit.ly/qUCycg

"The Progressive Conservatives saw their support slip 1.3 points to 34 per cent, and the Liberals 1.5 points to 36.5 per cent.

The latest Nanos poll is consistent with earlier polls done by the firm, showing that the Progressive Conservatives and Liberals are neck and neck and that the New Democrats are enjoying levels of support not seen since the days of Bob Rae's government in the early 1990s.

Mr. McGuinty, who is seeking a third term, was chosen as the leader who would make the best premier by 29.5 per cent of those surveyed, a gain of 1.6 points over 24 hours. But he is in a dead heat with his biggest rival on this front, as well. Tory Leader Tim Hudak was chosen by 28.2 per cent of those surveyed, but that was a gain of less than one point.

The latest Nanos poll shows that Mr. McGuinty is making his biggest inroads with young people between the ages of 18 and 29. Among this demographic, 26.2 per cent said he would make the best premier, up 6.9 points.

Mr. McGuinty, who has made improving education a cornerstone of his eight years in office, has promised to lower post-secondary tuition fees by 30 per cent if he gets re-elected."

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