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This article was published 07/09/2011 (5402 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
And they’re off. Again.
Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger yesterday visited the lieutenant-governor’s office to officially launch the Oct. 4 provincial election campaign.
While the three main parties have been acting as the campaign was in full swing since last week, Selinger made it official yesterday morning, paying a visit to Lt.-Gov. Philip Lee, formally advising him to dissolve the legislature.
Lee then issues a writ of election.
Selinger told The Canadian Press yesterday he feels good going into his first campaign as premier.
And he should.
While the last polls show his NDP tied with the Progressive Conservatives, Selinger’s approval rating is very high at the moment.
That could pose a problem for Tory Leader Hugh McFadyen, who has worked hard to improve his personal profile.
Selinger joins three heads of government who are seeking a fresh term this fall who hold the support of more than half of respondents in their respective provinces, reports Angus Reid.
Saskatchewan residents provide Premier Brad Wall with the best approval rating for a sitting head of government in Canada.
The online survey — often not the most reliable method to gauge public opinion — showed Selinger trailing Wall in Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale.
All three main Manitoba political parties hit the hustings last week, in part to be able to spend more money outside of the strict limits set during the actual campaign.
The NDP currently holds 36 seats in the 57-seat legislature, Hugh McFadyen’s Tories have 18 and Liberal Leader Jon Gerrard holds the lone seat for his party. There are two vacancies.
Since this will be the first real test of Selinger’s popularity — he was chosen by NDP members after Gary Doer became Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. — the new poll results must be heartening.
However, it’s a long campaign and McFadyen will have plenty of chances to make a good impression with voters.