Opinions of the Top Tier Liberal Leadership Candidates in the Blogosphere (week ending October 6)

Week Ending October 6, 2006

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Executive Summary

After a week wherein the blogosphere was decidedly negative (in advance of the super weekend) this week’s opinions in the blogosphere, particularly regarding Ignatieff and Dion, did an about turn.

Ignatieff’s positive coverage surged by 25% (from 27% to 52%). At the same time his negative coverage decreased by 11% (from 28% to 17%).

Rae continues to galvanize opinions in the blogosphere, he continues to receive the most negative comments of all candidates, with 23% this week.

Dion’s positive comments surged 10% (from 14% last week to 24% this week).

Week over week, Kennedy’s negative coverage continues to increase posting 18% negative comments this week.

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