tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946942062204448159.post2036906091971075255..comments2023-10-14T04:34:47.438-04:00Comments on The Happy Wanderer: Back Down You Govanillamanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08385749975343350948noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2946942062204448159.post-13045183663649369602010-04-17T12:49:11.035-04:002010-04-17T12:49:11.035-04:00Problem is that the polls also show those scandals...Problem is that the polls also show those scandals have very little concern with the public. The Afghan detainee issue hardly resonates with the public at all. While you may disagree, the truth of the matter is that it is hard to feel sorry for foreigners when you are bringing home your young soldiers in coffins. An Ekos poll published on March 25 showed that only 16% were following the issue very closely, and 43% were not following the issue at all.<br /> <br />So only the Jaffer/Guergis issue has the potential to really affect the numbers - and as we have seen - the public tend to lose interest after a few months. Look at prorogation. What was huge news only a few months ago with protests on Parliament hill is now forgotten amongst all but the most partisan of suppporters. <br /><br />If the government makes it to the summer break, you can bet no one will remember this come the fall.Savantnoreply@blogger.com