B.C. Election 2017: Voters 'underwhelmed' by lack of political options, poll shows
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With just days left before the provincial election, British Columbians remain “underwhelmed” and “unexcited” by their voting options, according to a new Angus Reid poll released Thursday.
The poll found that 29 per cent of respondents remained unsure who would be the best candidate for the job. Of those who gave a name, 28 per cent said Liberal Leader Christy Clark would be best for the job, while 25 per cent named NDP Leader John Horgan. Green Leader Andrew Weaver was named by 18 per cent of respondents as the right person to become B.C.’s next premier.
“That’s the cynical, more skeptical view of the leaders,” said Shachi Kurl, executive director for the Angus Reid Institute.
“Otherwise, the two main contenders for premier here — both of them have negative momentum scores. They’re not viewed that favourably.”
While Horgan’s NDP and Clark’s Liberals remain in close standing, the poll found that Weaver’s Green party continued to pressure the NDP, potentially opening the doors to another Liberal victory.