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Poll gives John Tory a 10-pt. lead over Doug Ford

by The Bulldog • September 30, 2014

A Forum Research poll out Tuesday, September 30, 2014, shows John Tory with public support at 43%.  This finding by Forum brings it into closer alignment with the findings of the other large research firm Ipsos Reid.  The poll gives Tory a 10-point lead over Doug Ford, at 33% and a 23-point lead over Olivia Chow 20%. 

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