"Paul Nesbitt-Larking, chair of political science at Huron University College at the University of Western Ontario, noted that for all the challenges that have confronted Dion, the Liberals remain roughly where they were in the 2006 election, or a little stronger."

"Paul Nesbitt-Larking, chair of political science at Huron University College at the University of Western Ontario, noted that for all the challenges that have confronted Dion, the Liberals remain roughly where they were in the 2006 election, or a little stronger."

you can pick and choose from the article

"Harper still "holds the upper hand" over Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion on the issue of leadership traits, a press release with the poll says. Respondents were asked to rate political leaders on eight leadership characteristics, including decisiveness, vision and skills at managing the economy."

http://www.decima.com/en/pdf/news_releases/080425E.pdf

Harper Polarizes, Dion Struggles

And this translates electorally, how?

Its another poll showing similar results of the first one, does it translate? probably not.
You were expecting me to make a partisan post.I didn't,sorry to disappoint you.

Nope sorry to raise an alarm I know you were watching this thread so you could dispute any conservative partisan posts. It was on topic with the thread and I was searching recent polls for the results...sorry to disappoint.

Huh? I was watching the thread because I find it interesting how some can misinterpret poll's significance. I have no problem with the poll, but i questioned your partisan hackery in response to it. This doesn't suggest Dion is a bad leader insomuch as it gauges subjective opinions regarding its public perception You missed that and tried to push "Dion isn't a leader" and that's not the conclusion. Sorry.

Moreover, you've failed to demonstrate how this translates electorally. Public perception means squat in elections (i'll let you track down a good historical example), so many political pundits downplay its importance the overall scheme of things. In your quest for partisan rhetoric, you missed that.

It is the current perception of the public and we all know that is what the party leaders are watching to determine whether or not we go to the polls.

ridenrain.. get off the drugs man. you are too much!