Trump approval versus Trudeau

[Hamloc]

First a disclaimer, I am not a Donald Trump fan. I am tired of his constant tweets and how much his tariffs have affected us in Canada. But something clicked in my head today when I looked at the jobs reports from both the U.S. and Canada. The U.S. gained over 200000 jobs and Canada 9300 I believe. In my home province of Alberta we lost 17000 jobs. So I wondered which leader has a higher approval rating in his own country? A bit of quick googling and it appears Donald Trump has an approval rating of 44% if you look at realclearpolitics or around 50% if you look at Rasmussen polling. Justin Trudeau's latest approval rating according to Angus Reid is 35%. What sticks out to me is let's be honest, if you were Justin Trudeau how would you feel? He has certainly chastised Donald Trump in the past but Donald is still more popular in his own country. Any thoughts?

[quadtrac]

Thoughts are can’t wait to get rid of liberals this year!!!!!
If we get another 4 years of them we’re done.

[Oliver88]

10 more months of the drama teacher, I would be surprised 35% would approve him.

CBC and CTV hardly cover Justin stories due to his unpopularity.

[Guest]

cbc will tell you he is way more popular than that
fake news they will say
Lisa will reaffirm

[Taiga]

My thoughts are that we are currently enduring the worst government in Canadian history, by all accounts. It is almost unbelievable to think about.

[Guest]

you hear gormley today saying what that self entitled trust fund baby wanted at the govt of Canada lake cabin
several boats , canoes , helipad , kayaks , etc. , etc.
helipad so he doesn't have to make the 25 min. commute
all at taxpayer expense of course

[SASKFARMER]

Yea our idiot knows what he is doing.

People wake up Canada is going backwards.

Once the housing market starts to crash look out then its high employment bankruptcy etc.

Trudeau will get a job with UN and leave us with a huge mess.

It’s sick how some still support this fool.

[jazz]

SF3, there was a news story claiming that Trudeau is so far to the left he basically is Canada first NDP PM. Now we have him and the NDP and Greens who are even more left. I fear these groups will be the balance if power in a minority govt and if that happens god help us.

[farmaholic]

I can't imagine Trudeau could be so naively in denial to believe that he himself is doing a good job! ...maybe it's blind arrogance.

How do the Liberals present this pig to the Canadian electorate as a feasible option for another four year term in October 2019?.....there isn't enough lipstick in Canada to put on it.

In my opinion he has been a dismal failure. I would take the cold, stone faced, dictator Harper over the clown we have today....any day!

As for Trump....yikes. Not my type of man either....I bet the Elephants are regretting that choice too. But the bit of contact I've had with American people lately, bold enough to bring up politics, seem to approve. Go figure.

[foragefarmer]

Ham

One thing to consider, Canada has six national parties, the USA has two parties. Therefore, am not quite sure how you can compare the two.



But if Trump is at 44% that means 56% oppose him. When I went to school 44% was a failing grade.