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Which of the following political parties have you seen advertising for?

Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Conservatives 72%
Liberals 52%
NDP 40%
Green Party 16%
Bloc Quebecois 15%
None of the above 11%

Field Dates: September 12th to September 15th 2008
Base Total: 1007

If you had to cast a vote for a party based solely on their advertising campaigns, which party would you vote for?

Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Conservatives 43%
NDP 21%
Liberals 20%
Green Party 9%
Bloc Quebecois 7%
Total 100%

Field Dates: September 12th to September 15th 2008
Base Total: 1007

In the previous question, did you select a different party than one you plan to vote for?

Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Yes 29%
No 71%
Total 100%

Field Dates: September 12th to September 15th 2008
Base Total: 1007

In your opinion, are the advertising campaigns from political parties a credible source of information?

Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Yes 16%
No 84%
Total 100%

Field Dates: September 12th to September 15th 2008
Base Total: 1007

Do the advertising campaigns influence your vote?

Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Yes 14%
No 86%
Total 100%

Field Dates: September 12th to September 15th 2008
Base Total: 1007

What type of election news coverage most influences your attitudes towards a party or individual politician?

Monday, September 15th, 2008
Television 48%
Newspaper 24%
Radio Talk Shows 8%
Online News & Blogs 8%
Other 12%
Total 100%

Field Dates: September 12th to September 15th 2008
Base Total: 1007

Have you visited a party’s website to find more information about its policies?

Monday, September 15th, 2008
Yes 18%
No 82%
Total 100%

Field Dates: September 12th to September 15th 2008
Base Total: 1007

Will you be placing an official sign from a political party sign on your lawn?

Monday, September 15th, 2008
Yes 8%
No 92%
Total 100%

Field Dates: September 12th to September 15th 2008
Base Total: 1007

Is Stephen Harper’s statement that his government would pull Canadian troops out of Afghanistan by 2011 a good idea?

Monday, September 15th, 2008
Yes, 2011 is a good target date 26%
No, it is vital to our security to be there as long as needed 18%
Canadian troops should be brought home immediately 38%
I don’t know 18%
Total 100%

Field Dates: September 12th to September 15th 2008
Base Total: 1007

Do you think the Liberal Party’s carbon-tax proposal is a good idea?

Monday, September 15th, 2008
Yes, it shows the party is thinking about the future 23%
No, we pay enough tax on energy now 61%
I don’t know 16%
Total 100%

Field Dates: September 12th to September 15th 2008
Base Total: 1007