NDP Ahead of Bloc in Quebec Polls

For the first time ever, the NDP has overtaken the popular vote in Quebec, even ahead of the province's favourite Bloc Quebecois. If the election were to happen today, the NDP would be the choice for 36% of the province's population, compared to 31% for the Bloc. This is very bad news for the Bloc, who have always had the majority of the support in the only Canadian province they run in. In Montreal, they have even more support, with 40% of Montreal residents supporting the NDP.

This support could be a breakthrough for the NDP, not only in the province of Quebec, but they are also hoping that this could signal a flood of support for the party throughout the country. Jack Layton, NDP leader was born in Montreal and recently took in a Canadiens game. That, paired with the English and French leaders debate was what many think propelled him to the top of the polls in the province.

This is a big signal to the NDP that they are doing something wrong in the election. They need to do something drastic to raise their standing in the polls, because unlike the other parties, Quebec is the only province that the Bloc runs in. If they lose the public opinion, it drastically reduces their chances of having as many members in Parliament as the last election.

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/978205--ndp-jumps-ahead-of-bloc-in-quebec-poll?bn=1