duper
Active Member
I think Smitherman's lead will begin to look clear this week. Another poll is coming out tomorrow. If 2 polls show Smitherman in the lead, then we might have a new leader.
This couldn't have come at a better time for Smitherman. He's no longer the incumbent leader. He's the come from behind challenger and people like to root for the under dog. He also has the bandwagon effect going in his favour. People like to back a winner and Ford is beginning to look like a loser. This is all happening when most people who will vote are actually paying attention. I can see Smitherman siphoning some of Pants' numbers by next week.
You're right. Most Pantalone supporters I have spoken with are soft supporters, and would throw their support behind Smitherman if they thought their vote could stop Rob Ford. A poll showing Smitherman statistically tied with Ford, with Pantalone way back, is exactly what we needed.