NDP surges past Conservatives, Liberals in latest poll

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NDP surges past Conservatives, Liberals in latest poll

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New Democrats take double-digit lead in public support, their best showing by far in the past two years, Forum Research poll finds.

By: Christopher Reynolds Staff Reporter, Published on Mon Aug 03 2015

The New Democrats have surged to a double-digit lead in public support, gaining more distance over the other federal parties than they have at any time in the past two years, according to a new Forum Research poll.

About four in 10 Canadians surveyed (39 per cent) said they would cast their ballot for the NDP if an election were held today.

The Conservatives fell from neck-and-neck status with the NDP last week to 28 per cent of voter support Sunday, while the Liberals were steady at 25 per cent.

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After tying with Harper in previous polls as preferred choice for prime minister, Mulcair is now seen as the top choice, compared to Harper and Trudeau, who ranks slightly lower than both....

The NDP has stated its openness to a coalition with the Liberals, who last month expressed resistance to the idea. Forum data shows more than two-thirds of Liberal and NDP supporters (68 per cent) back it.

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