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Dwight Ball Liberals still enjoy two-thirds support: new CRA poll

A new poll suggests there’s still strong support for the new Liberal government in Newfoundland and Labrador, more than three months after their election.
The poll suggests that more people think Dwight Ball is a good leader now, than when he scored a landslide win in November. (CBC)

A new poll suggests there's still strong support for the new Liberal government in Newfoundland and Labrador, more than three months after their election.

A Corporate Research Associates poll found that 66 per cent of those surveyed support the provincial Liberals, compared with 67 per cent in November.

Nearly two-thirds were satisfied with the new government's performance (64 per cent), while 26 per cent were dissatisfied. Three per cent said it's too soon to tell.

New premier Dwight Ball's popularity was at 53 per cent, slightly higher than his 50 per cent approval rating in November.

Three months after losing power, the Progressive Conservative party had 23 per cent support, compared with 22 per cent in November.

PC leader Paul Davis had 29 per cent popularity

PC Leader Paul Davis' popularity is at 29 per cent, according to a CRA poll. (CBC)

The New Democrats remained in third place, with support from 11 per cent of the people surveyed. while eight per cent support the NDP leader, Earle McCurdy.

Another 21 per cent of those surveyed said they aren't sure who they support.

The poll surveyed 813 adults in Newfoundland and Labrador, who were contacted by telephone between February 4 and March 9.