Vers la gauche in Quebec .........

[marmar]

from the Toronto Star:



NDP jumps ahead of Bloc in Quebec: Poll

Andrew Chung
Quebec Bureau


MONTREAL—Never before seen in Canadian politics, the New Democratic Party has jumped to the top of the heap in Quebec, ahead of even the Bloc Québécois.

A new poll released by CROP, published in La Presse Thursday, shows that the NDP is the choice for 36 per cent of survey respondents, compared to 31 per cent for the Bloc. The Tories and Liberals trail at 17- and 13 per cent support respectively.

If the support holds it could lead to a breakthrough for the left wing party in the province.

The NDP wave has been building steadily in Quebec, particularly since the TV debates, where Layton was viewed favourably in both English and French. .................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/978205--ndp-jumps-ahead-of-bloc-in-quebec-poll?bn=1

[nenagh]

1. That is great news....

anything to get rid of Harper..