"Almost everyone likely to vote in the next election is watching Doug Ford now, and most of them do not like what they see."
"It's important to understand that, in terms of issues and events, the public looks at them as character tests, not policy exams," he said. "It is important not just to do well, but to mean well. And enough Ontarians feel Ford did his best for the right reasons that he is now poised for re-election."
"A lot of people would say, well, that just proves he didn't really know what he was doing and he's lurching from one position to another. Yeah, but a critical number of voters say, well, that shows this guy listens. he cares what I think."Lydia Miljan, a political science professor at the University of Windsor and a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute, said Ford has also been able to portray himself as a much more moderate politician than some may have expected.
"And he's actually shown that he knows how to co-operate with the federal Liberal government," Miljan said. "He has a much better temperament than people probably would have given him credit for." Coletto of Abacus Data said its polling shows that most Ontarians believe their life — including the quality of education and health care — either won't change or will be better if Ford is re-elected.
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If he wins, I have no sympathy for Ontario - you vote him in after he clearly shows he’s an incompetent narcissist- you get him.
Why? How? How can Ontarians be so blind and dumb to even give Ford a 2nd term, much less a majority govt? He caters to his rich buddies and corporate donors, is devastating our public health and education system, LOST $4.4B, is killing our environment & will destroy the Greenbelt
Oh, no! Please, God!
Ford was an embarrassment in thee debate tonight. Spouting the same fuzzy one liners and outright lies over and over again. And yet with no accomplishments, no plan going forward and a horrendous record in all gov depts and Covid management, the people of this province want more?
You elect the politicians you deserve.
He bought in on the Trudeau train something the cbc has been riding along time. Terrible waste of tax dollars
I love to hear it!
More people are polling against Ford but everyone is voting all over the place that the votes are so divided. That’s the part that really sucks. Ppl need to learn to do ABC 🥴🤦🏽♀️
I am glad you got your poll tracker, CBC. I can assure you, that I will not, I repeat, not be voting PC. Add that to your poll
I see only one person mention small business. I received an email from microsoft stating that my business subscription was requiring a renewal when in fact I paid for the 1 year subscription in Jan 2022. Does no one check our copyright ownership of businesses? Legal action?
Come on. No! I think there are many people holding their vote close to their chest. They could be our Seniors who have every right to be scared. Fixed incomes facing corporate health care? They've paid all their lives into a system failing them & grandkids
He is the clear choice
This province loves former mid level drug dealers.
Can’t vote Liberal or NDP ever again , so there is no choice. It’s not so much as voting for Ford as not voting for Liberals and NDP
Poll trackers ..guesstimated Vote
No thanks. firedougford NeverVoteConservative firethemall2022
Shit!
Goes to show that the “common man” really is common and unable to see through Ford’s BS.
I never believe a poll. It's just a distraction. In 40 yrs, I have never answered a poll or anyone I know, I ask, has never participated either. Something smells.
Gross.
For those who can’t believe the thought of another Ford majority, what policies do the Libs and NDP offer to entice swing voters? What’s their plan for rural Ontario? Why should Ford voters vote for Wynne’s cabinet minister instead?
Wrong. Keep the expectations high CBC. Good job. People will not bother to vote because they think he will win. As a result he will be voted out or if lucky ,form a minority government.
We're running into the same problem the US has, we are being forced to choose between a turd, a piece of crap, and rat droppings.
People have not been paying attention.
Good. Don’t let the far-lefists, product of uni brainwash, who were never thought how to think but what to think, fool you.
The creature from the Blue Lagoon may very well resurface if the population wants it around again !
Four reason why the conservatives are way ahead.
Best news today.
JFC, why do folks vote against themselves? It's mind blowing.
Won’t believe it until I see it. And yes, what the F is wrong with Ontario? Wanting 4 more years of Doug Ford? 🤨 Who are U? Can’t wait to see the voting breakdown post election.🗳 So I can find out who the most oblivious people on the planet are. OntarioVotes embarrassing
We should all flip this completely upside down and vote Green
Something is wrong with Ontarians!
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Frankly the alternatives are dismal.
🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 What is wrong w/PEOPLE of Ontario a cheque for yr sticker & he gets yr vote FFS’s ONT is going to need that $ so guess what WE WILL GET DINGED somewhere else, when back in🤬 How did he help US by hiding at his cottage during COVID🤬& where R BOOSTERS for under 60?
It’s like picking the best smelling piece of dog shit. And as much as I am unhappy with Doug Ford, he is better than liberal and NDP.
HOPEFULLY, in the waning daze of the campaign, DooFus is so overwhelmed by overconfidence that he lets his “aw, shucks” mask slip. Revealing his long list of inabilities… 😋
Can’t understand why. Ford and his ministers are only out for themselves and their pals. Look at lack of Health Care spending, abandonment of LTC responsibility and a complete screwup over Covid-19 policies and vaccines.
All over for Canadian middle class, Libs and Cons will keep plundering this country.
Well that isn’t going to go over well with the CBC haters. Can they blame Trudeau for this? I’m sure they will twist something around to find a way to blame Liberals for a PC win.
Humanity is doomed.
Birds of a feather....
anythingButLiberal
Are the liberals considered major with 7 members?
No other viable option!
You can't fix stupid. And the majority of Ontario population are now the best proof of it....
I don’t know what’s worse this government or people voting for this corrupt government. If you’re voting for this government remove me or block me!
Why is everyone acting surprised Loom at the other options. Mandatory covid vaccine in schools? Like really. I work in a school and I am x3 vaxxed. I don't think it is safe for kids yet. We need more data. And billion $ for school boards to have parties.
You can't go by polls. I still hope people in Ontario can see Doug Ford is the enemy. The man is pure evil.
VoteThemAllOut2022
DefundCBC
Good
I hope you're wrong CBC
Not if Ontarians have even one brain cell left
Vote Ford out! He may represent Conservatives but he doesn’t work for the people.
Lol yeah sure
Mindboggling!!
Ontario is looking pretty sadly moronic. Too bad there’s such a huge number of people that couldn’t care less about their own futures, by failing to vote.
For those who can’t believe the thought of another Ford majority, what policies do the Libs and NDP offer to entice swing voters? What’s their plan for rural Ontario? Why should Ford voters vote for Wynne’s Finance minister instead?
WOW.... you are now doing right wing polling.
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Ford's Conservatives got elected on hot air, bigotry and xenophobia during the Trump administration.
This is terrible. We can't afford another 4 years of the anti Canada CONservatives, aka Rethugliekkkons of the North. God help us if Ford the Fraud wins, Ontario will be big losers.
I'm not even an Ontarian and I want to puke.
Good
🌹 If Ontarian's allow this man another term he will destroy our healthcare, continue raping our education system, our elderly, the poor, and our social security systems. I will never forgive my fellow citizens for allowing this. 🤔
Ontario is screwed. The NDP and the Liberals are fighting over moderates and the Cons have no real competition on the right.
This is why I always used to feel sort of lonely at parties. Like when the big group would interact, it'd be like, 'Oh, fuck me these people are why MLM schemes succeed.'
We want DeSantis
Is StevenDelDuca even allowed to debate? The ontario_liberal party doesn’t have a full slate of candidates, which is supposed to disqualify them from the debate. onpoli rulesarerules
What the hell is wrong with Ontario