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The Congress passed the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA), also called the McCain-Feingold bill after its chief sponsors, John McCain and Russ Feingold. . In Citizens United v. Federal...
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The perception of the federal Liberals and their leader, Justin Trudeau, rose favourably over the summer and they continue to ride high on the Nanos Party Power Index.
The Liberals continue to trend up on the Index and now have an 11-point advantage, according to the latest data released Wednesday. The Liberals currently stand at 60.7 points out of 100 on the Index, followed by the NDP at 50.2 points, the Conservatives at 49.5 points and the Green Party at 31.5 points.
The Liberals are up 5.2 points compared to May 30, while the NDP are up 2.3 points. The Conservatives are down 3.0 points, while the Greens are down by 1.3.
The Party Power Index is a basket of political goods that rolls up ballot support, accessible voters, preferred prime minister and leader evaluations.
Meanwhile, Trudeau continues to enjoy a lead over Prime Minister Stephen Harper on the preferred prime minister measure. Back on May 30, 32.4 per cent of Canadians said Harper was their preferred choice for prime minister, followed by Trudeau at 29.7 per cent, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair at 15.0 per cent, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May at 5.7 per cent.
According to the data released Wednesday, Trudeau now has a seven-point lead over Harper on the preferred prime minister measure. Currently, 35.2 per cent of Canadians prefer Trudeau as prime minister, 28.2 per cent prefer Harper, and 17.6 per cent prefer Mulcair. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May trails at 3.1 per cent.
The Nanos Party Power Index is based on random telephone surveys of both cell and land lines with 1,000 Canadians, using a four-week rolling average of 250 respondents each week. The survey is considered accurate within 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
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Tony Abbott says he doesn't support banning the burqa, but admits he finds it "confronting" and wishes people wouldn't wear it.
Tony Abbott has expressed support for a push to ban the burqa from Parliament House on security grounds, prompting senior Liberal figures to distance themselves from the Prime Minister.
And with parliamentary officials expected to rule on a possible ban as soon as next week after receiving advice from security agencies, Mr Abbott's comments prompted a backlash from sections of the Muslim community.
The PM's chief of staff Peta Credlin has spoken of her support for a burqa ban at Parliament. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Fairfax Media revealed on Wednesday Mr Abbott's most senior adviser, Peta Credlin, had told backbench MP and burqa critic George Christensen she also supported a ban in Parliament. Mr Christensen and South Australian senator Cory Bernardi have led the push to ban the garment in Parliament House.
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Rather than hauling the duo into line, Mr Abbott said he found the burqa a "fairly confronting form of attire and frankly I wish it weren't worn".
"We are free country, we are a free society and it's not the business of government to tell people what they should and shouldn't wear," he said, before adding he was unaware of any record of anyone attempting to enter Parliament wearing the garment.
Liberal party figures have distanced themselves from the PM on his burqa stance. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
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Liberal Leader Dwight Ball says that based on Tuesdays cabinet shuffle Premier Paul Davis really needs to call an election.
Liberal Leader Dwight Ball Telegram file photo
What we have is a premier that was chosen by less than 400 people in the province, and now we have an unelected minister, Ball said. Right now this really speaks to instability in the province, so right now, I think, is the time to call a general election and get the mandate from the people of the province.
Up until now, Ball has been reticent to demand an election. Under legislation, Davis has up to one year to call an election from last week when he was sworn in.
However, by appointing lawyer Judy Manning as public safety minister, and announcing that Manning wont run in any of the three upcoming byelections instead, shell wait to run in the general election Davis is stretching the parliamentary tradition that an unelected minister should seek a seat in the legislature as soon as reasonably possible.
From a democracy point of view, I dont think it bodes well,Ball said. I think the people of the province, they want to have a say in who their elected officials would be.
New Democrat Leader Lorraine Michael echoed that sentiment.
Thats very problematic. I think it really doesnt show respect for our parliamentary process, she said. It disturbs me that this government is using its own political agenda in putting together a cabinet.
By not holding a seat in the legislature, Manning wont be able to answer questions from the opposition when the legislature opens. Shes the minister responsible for the justice system, fire and emergency services and the status of women.
Liberal Leader Dwight Ball Telegram file photo
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