tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post6515878756961372476..comments2024-02-07T16:22:39.625-05:00Comments on Jeff Jedras: Defining the issue: The environment, or the economyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-87502054397510832762008-07-07T12:28:00.000-04:002008-07-07T12:28:00.000-04:00Very good analysis. I think it is also extremely ...Very good analysis. I think it is also extremely important to note that the Greens don't even register on the economy. I think that by focusing on the economic side of our plan, we get those more moderate green voters to go with us. <BR/><BR/>The fact that the Green Party is not even competitive on the environment is also a sign. I would have thought that they would be right up there even for people who don't vote Green.Jason Cherniakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12473304114206630747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-62453674609920602392008-07-07T12:22:00.000-04:002008-07-07T12:22:00.000-04:00Sandi, I think Coyne made the point on the Nationa...Sandi, I think Coyne made the point on the National that, should the Libs agree to pull the plug in the fall, the NDP and BQ may flip-flop and prop the government up instead. It will be interesting to see. I do feel there is a strong element of having and eating their cake with the NDP strident pro-vote now push. As you say, the numbers, and not just on the economy, don't arguer well for their chances right now. When and if the Libs agree to go, they'll have to put up or shut up.<BR/><BR/>Jason, the environment numbers weren't released when I wrote this post, a new pot on them is now up.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14971310821484459106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-72145851288863824092008-07-07T11:01:00.000-04:002008-07-07T11:01:00.000-04:00I could go on about the Demos vs Repubs issue [arg...I could go on about the Demos vs Repubs issue [arguably, the budget got under control down there when the R's took over Congress in '94 - 1 reason why I generally like it better when Congress and the White House are held by different parties], or the issue of Libs as prudent managers [how many spending reductions did the Libs support between '84 and '93?], but those topics have been done.<BR/><BR/>What I find more interesting from the Nanos #'s is this:<BR/><BR/><I>The poll shows a statistical tie between the Liberals and the Conservatives for trust on the enviroment. Of note, even with the launch of the Liberal "Green Shift Plan" the Liberals did not enjoy a significant advantage over the Conservatives on the environment.</I><BR/><BR/>How does that get explained?Jason Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648786726787793783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402125.post-77623479971395584932008-07-07T08:53:00.000-04:002008-07-07T08:53:00.000-04:00You know what I find interesting - the NDP numbers...You know what I find interesting - the NDP numbers are so extremely low (economically) which is the major concern with Canadians right now and yet they're biting at the bit for an election? Does this makes sense - nope.<BR/><BR/>Obviously, Layton is posturing.RuralSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552973218865121867noreply@blogger.com