Canoe Poll Interesting

Here are the results from Canoe.ca's online survey regarding negative advertising in political campaigns. Yes, it is a bit of preachinf to the choir to poll Sun readers, but the results are still very encouraging. The Liberals seem to have only accomplished further alienation of the electorate with the negative ad blitz. Maybe, just maybe........It's all over!!!!

Here are the current reults from Canoe Canada Votes Attack Ad Survey,

1. How do you feel about this kind of political advertisement?

I find it very offensive. 38.2%

I find it mildly offensive. 24.5%

I think it shows the aggressive nature of our political system. 25.3%

I feel it is stretches the truth but is generally accurate. 10.2%

I believe it portrays the subject accurately and honestly. 1.8%

2. Do you believe this type of advertising is effective?

Yes, it is very effective. 7.5%

Yes, it has a moderate effect on voters.43.9%

No, it doesn't have an impact on voters.10.3%

No, it only has a negative impact on the party that sponsors the advertisements. 38.3%

3. Will this type of advertisement influence you?

Yes, it will make me change my vote. 1.7%

Yes, it will make me reconsider how I vote. 5.3%

No, it will not make me change my vote. 42.3%

No, but I have a more negative opinion of the party that sponsored that advertisement. 50.8%

4. Do you feel this type of advertisement is necessary?

Yes, it is a legitimate part of living in a democracy where there is freedom of expression. 20.1%

No, the advertisements denigrate Canada's political system. 79.9%

5. How does the advertisement make you feel about the Liberal party and the Conservative party?

I have a higher opinion of the Liberal Party. 2.6%

I have a lower opinion of the Liberal Party. 35.4%

I have a higher opinion of the Conservative Party. 7.2%

I have a lower opinion of the Conservative Party. 5.5%

I have a higher opinion of the New Democratic Party. 2.0%

I have a lower opinion of the New Democratic Party. 0.5%

I have a lower opinion about Canadian politics in general. 46.7%%