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Dedicating One's Youth to Worship
Posted in Imaam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, Moosaa ibn John Richardson, Shaykh Salih bin 'Abdul-'Azeez Ala Shaykh on December 22, 2011| Leave a Comment »
[ Part One of a series of inspiring articles from a recorded lecture entitled, "Min Ma'een al-Imaam Ahmad" ("Benefits from the Life and Works of Imam Ahmad") by Shaykh Saalih Aal ash-Shaykh (may Allaah preserve him) ]
Since his childhood, Imam Ahmad (may Allaah have Mercy on him) could be seen with signs of nusuk on him. [The term nusuk will be explained shortly.] Ma'roof Al-Karkhee (may Allaah have Mercy on him) said, "I saw Ahmad ibn Hanbal when he was a young boy, and he had signs of nusuk on him. I used to hear him making statements that were full of benefit."
This statement describes how he was upon guidance even as a young boy. He used to be seen with signs of nusuk on him. What is meant by nusuk is worship and acts of obedience. The effects of worship and obedience are not only physical ones seen in the appearance and dress, but their effects are also found in one's speech, manners, in the acts of worship and obedience themselves, and in one's preference for the next life over this one.
Imam Ahmad said about his own self, "I did not marry until after I reached 40 years of age." His companions said that this was because he used to be busy traveling to seek knowledge before that. He went to Makkah, and from there to San'aa'. There is a story about this trip:
He set out with his companion, Yahyaa ibn Ma'een, for Hajj. He said to Yahyaa, "When I finish Hajj, verily I am going to Yemen to meet the scholar of Yemen, the scholar of Hadeeth, 'Abdur-Razzaaq ibn Hammaam As-San'aanee." As-San'aanee died in the year 210 after Hijrah.
When they reached Makkah, they found that 'Abdur-Razzaaq was making Hajj that year as well. So Yahyaa knew who he was and met him. He saw him going around the Ka'bah, and since he knew him, he went and greeted him. Yahyaa said to 'Abdur-Razzaaq, and they knew each other, "This is Ahmad ibn Hanbal" So 'Abdur-Razzaaq became happy about this and said, "It has reached us that he is a person who has a lot of goodness."
When they prayed their two rak'ahs after making tawaaf, Yahyaa said to Imam Ahmad,"Ahmad, our provisions for the journey to San'aa' have been used. And here is 'Abdur-Razzaaq, so let us stay with him so we can take some narrations from him."
Ahmad said to Yahyaa ibn Ma'een, "My intention is still present, and I will not oppose it. So I will continue on to San'aa'." This shows the effects of his commitment to the hardships of seeking knowledge. A trip to San'aa' in that time was not made in cars or airplanes or the likes, rather it was only made with great hardships, the realities of which can not be described.
Ma'roof said, "I saw Ahmad ibn Hanbal when he was a young boy and he had signs of nusuk on him." In reality, this is what we should see in our children, that they work hard to correct themselves in their youth, in their early years. Because at this, if they do not build upon this foundation with what is correct, with acts of worship and obedience, then it will be very difficulty after that, except for those whom Allaah, the Mighty and Exalted, excludes.
Whoever holds to His Religion in his youth, firmness will return to him. Someone being devout or obedient is not just a claim or a verbal ascription to something, nor is it something seen only from the outside. Rather devoutness in the Religion entails one taking on serious rituals, he must worship, and he must be obedient.
This leads us to the story when Imam Ahmad once hosted one of his students in Hadeeth, 'Abdus-Samad ibn Sulaymaan. When he was hosting him in his house, and it came time to sleep, he brought him some water to make wudhoo' from or for general use. Then he went to sleep. When the morning came, Imam Ahmad saw that all of the water was still there, so he asked about it. 'Abdus-Samad replied, "I did not use the water." Imam Ahmad said, "A student of the narrations who does not do anything at night?!"
He meant, "All the way to the morning, you did not pray in the night?! You did not worship!? You did not even pray two rak'ahs?!" 'Abdus-Samad replied, "Verily I am a traveler." He said, "Even as a traveler!" Meaning, "Where is the witr? Where is the prayer?"
So without a doubt, if this was important in that day and time for cultivating one's soul and getting set in the proper direction, then we are in more need of it today. This is the case especially with the youth who seek knowledge, or those holding tight to their guidance, or those who display the effects of prayer, or those who are keen in doing good deeds.
One must keep his soul tied to some acts of worship. No doubt, one must keep his soul tied to some acts of obedience. If you force the soul to be obedient, it will become obedient. If you abandon it, then it will be a soul that gravitates toward wrongdoing.
It has been related that the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) said:
"Whoever shows enduring patience, Allaah will make him firm upon patience. Whoever seeks knowledge, Allaah will teach him. Whoever hunts for good, he will be given it. Whoever expects evil, he will be made to fall into it." [1]
Therefore, this description of Imam Ahmad proves that he had an upbringing based on obedience to Allaah and acts of worship, so much so that he used to force his soul to shun many worldly things and to take on great hardships. The result of this was that he established his soul firmly upon obedience to Allaah, the Mighty and Exalted.
[1] The first part of this hadeeth, "Whoever shows enduring patience, Allaah will make him firm upon patience," it is found in Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree, on the authority of Aboo Sa'eed Al-Khudree (may Allaah be pleased with him).
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The believer for the believer is the likeness of two hands…
Posted in Imaam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, Imam ibn al-Jawzee, Shaykhul Islam Ibn Taymeeyah on September 29, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Al-Imaam Ibn al-Jawzee, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:1
"Due to al-Imaam Abu Abdillah Ahmad bin Hanbal's strong adherence to the Sunnah and (due to) him warning against acts of innovations he use to speak against a group of the virtuous (scholars) when it would occur from them that which is in opposition to the Sunnah and that speech of his is to be hold as naseehah for the Deen".1
Reference: Manaaqib al-Imaam Ahmad (253)1
Benefited from the book "Misbaah ath-Thalaam" by Yusuf al-Jazaa'iree, page 149.
Shaykul Islaam Bin Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon stated
vالمؤمن للمؤمن كاليدين تغسل إحداهما الأخرى, وقد لا ينقلع الوسخ إلا بنوع من الخشونة, لكن ذلك يوجب من النظافة والنعومة ما نحمد معه ذلك التخشين
washing each other.(So) perhaps the dirt can not be removed except
through sometime of roughness/ severity but however that
necessitates cleanliness and smoothness that which will leads us to
praise that roughness/severity."1
مجموع الفتاوى 28/5354
Compatibility Between Souls
Posted in Imaam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, Imam ibn al-Qayyim, Knowledge, Love, Shaykhul Islam Ibn Taymeeyah on June 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) in which he explains the motives and causes of love, and how these very among people.
He (may Allaah have mercy on him) says:
"Compatibility between souls is one of the strongest causes of love. Every person is attracted towards that which is compatible with him, and this compatibility is of two types: original compatibility which is ingrained in the essence and that which comes later because of living together or having something in common.
If your aims match his aims, there will be harmony between your soul and his, but if the aims are different, then harmony will no longer exist.
As for original compatibility, it is a kind of similarity in attitude and similarity of souls. Each soul longs for other souls that are similar to it, because what is similar to something is naturally attracted to it, so the two souls may be similar in original creation, thus there will be a natural attraction to one another.
This is what made some people say that love is not only caused by physical beauty, and the lack of physical beauty does not mean that there can be no love; rather it is similarity between souls and similarity in their characteristics which are created in them that matter.
The reality of love is that it is like a mirror in which the lover sees his characteristics and kindness in the image of the one he loves, so in reality he loves nothing but himself and his characteristics and the one who has similar characteristics.
Hence noble, pure and sublime souls love the characteristics of perfection in particular, so the dearest things to them are knowledge, bravery, dignity, generosity, kindness, patience and steadfastness, because these characteristics are compatible with the essence of these souls, unlike base and mean souls, which are far away from loving these characteristics. Many people are motivated to be generous and kind because of their extreme love for these characteristics and the pleasure they find in doing these things, to such an extent that al-Ma'moon said: Forgiveness was made so dear to me that I am afraid that I will not be rewarded for it. And it was said to Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (may Allaah have mercy on him): Did you acquire this knowledge for the sake of Allaah? He said: To do something for the sake of Allaah is very rare, but it was something made dear to me, so I did it. Someone else said: I rejoice in giving and enjoy it far more than the one who takes from me rejoices in what he takes.
With regard to the lovers of knowledge, their love for knowledge is greater than the love of anyone else or anything else. Many of them will not be distracted from it by the most beautiful of human images.
Our Shaykh – meaning Ibn Taymiyah – told me: "I felt sick and the doctor said to me: Your reading and discussing issues of knowledge is making your sickness worse. I said to him: I cannot stay away from that, and I shall discuss the issue on the basis of your (medical) knowledge. Is it not the case that when the soul feels joy, this gives strength to the body and wards off disease? He said yes. I said: Then my soul feels happy with knowledge and thus my body becomes stronger and this helps me to recover. He said: This is not part of our treatment, or words to that effect."
If the love relationship is based on similarity and harmony, then it will be reinforced and become stronger, and nothing could remove it except something stronger than the cause of it, and if it is not based on similarity and harmony, then it is no more than love for a reason, which will disappear when the reason disappears.
Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (may Allaah have mercy on him) narrated in his Musnad the hadeeth of 'Aa'ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her): A woman used to go to Quraysh and make them laugh. She came to Madeenah and stayed with a woman who also made people laugh. The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allaah be upon him) said: With whom is So and so staying? She said: With So and so, who makes people laugh. He said: "Souls are like conscripted soldiers; those whom they recognize, they get along with, and those whom they do not recognize, they will not get along with." The original version of this hadeeth is in al-Saheeh.
If you look at creation, you will hardly find any two people who love one another except that there is some similarity between them or they have something in common with regard to deeds, characteristics or goals. If the goals, characteristics, deeds or ways differ, there can only be aversion and distance between their hearts. It is sufficient to note the saheeh hadeeth from the Messenger of Allaah (blessings and peace of Allaah be upon him): "The believers, in their mutual mercy, love and compassion, are like a (single) body; if one part of it feels pain, the rest of the body will join it in staying awake and suffering fever."
Rawdat al-Muhibbeen, 66-74
The Qur'an is Allah's speech
Posted in Dreams, Imaam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal on April 10, 2010| Leave a Comment »
During the Abbasid period, a Caliph (Al-Ma'mun) forced Ahmad Ibn Hanbal to admit wrongfully that the Qur'an was created by man. Ahmad Ibn Hanbal was one of the few scholars to refuse to back down to that Caliph & stood firm with the belief that the Qur'an WAS the speech of Allah!
Then one night Ahmad Ibn Hanbal had a dream in which he narrated, "I saw as if the Day of Judgment had been established, and everyone was brought to account. While I was standing, I was called for, so I proceeded until I stood in front of Allah as he asked to me, 'O Ahmad, for what were you beaten?' I replied, 'On account of the Qur'an.' He asked, 'And what is the Qur'an?' I replied, 'Your words, O Allah, belonging to You.' He asked, 'How do you know?' I said, 'Abdul-Razzaq narrated to me.'
So Abdul-Razzaq was brought to stand in front of Allah, and was asked, 'What do you say about the Qur'an?' He replied, 'Your words, O Allah, belonging to You,' so Allah asked, 'How do you know?' He said, 'Ma'mar narrated to me.'
So Ma'mar was brought to stand in front of Allah, and was asked, 'What do you say about the Qur'an?' He replied, 'Your words, O Allah, belonging to You,' so Allah asked, 'How do you know?' He said, 'Az-Zuhree narrated to me.'
So Az-Zuhree was brought to stand in front of Allah, and was asked, 'What do you say about the Qur'an?' He replied, 'Your words, O Allah, belonging to You,' So Allah asked, 'How do you know?' He said, 'Urwah narrated to me.'
So Urwah was brought to stand in front of Allah, and was asked, 'What do you say about the Qur'an?' He replied, 'Your Words, O Allah, belonging to You,' so Allah asked, 'How do you know?' He said, 'A'isha Bint Abu Bakr narrated to me.'
So A'isha was brought to stand in front of Allah, and was asked, 'What do you say about the Qur'an?' She replied, 'Your words, O Allah, belonging to You,' so Allah asked, 'How do you know?' She said, 'Your Prophet Muhammad narrated to me.'
So Muhammad (pbuh) was brought to stand in front of Allah, and was asked, 'What do you say about the Qur'an?' He replied, 'Your words, O Allah, belonging to You,' so Allah asked, 'How do you know?' The Prophet said, 'Jibra'il narrated to me.'
So Jibra'il was brought to stand in front of Allah, and was asked, 'What do you say about the Qur'an?' He replied, 'Your words, O Allah belonging to You,' so Allah asked, 'How do you know?' He said, 'Israfil narrated to me.'
So Israfil was brought to stand in front of Allah, and was asked, 'What do you say about the Qur'an?' He replied, 'Your words, O Allah, belonging to You,' so Allah asked, 'How do you know?' He said, 'I saw that in the Lawh-ul-Mahfooz (the Preserved Tablet).'
So the Preserved Tablet was brought in front of Allah, and was asked, 'O Lawh, what do you say about the Qur'an?' And it said, 'Your words, O Allah, belonging to You.' Then Allah asked, 'From where has this come to you?' And the Lawh said, 'Such did the Qalam (the Pen) inscribe upon me.'
So the Pen was brought to stand in front of Allah, and was asked, 'O Qalam, what do you say about the Qur'an?' The Qalam said, 'Your words, O Allah, belonging to You.' So Allah asked, 'From where has this come to you?' The Qalam said, 'You dictated and I wrote!'
Then Allah said, 'The Qalam has spoken the truth. The Lawh has spoken the truth. Israfil has spoken the truth. Jibra'il has spoken the truth. Muhammad has spoken the truth. A'isha has spoken the truth. Urwah has spoken the truth. Az-Zuhri has spoken the truth. Ma'mar has spoken the truth. Abdur-Razzaq has spoken the truth. Ahmad Ibn Hanbal has spoken the truth. The Qur'an is MY Speech, it is not created!'
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Works of others and newspaper clippings; Louis O. Coxe Collection, C0210, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
The collection contains over sixty autograph and typescript manuscripts of verse by Coxe (Princeton Class of 1940), as well as sixteen of the poet's notebooks. One of the notebooks consists of verse written in the years 1943-1944 during Coxe's naval service, most of which appear in the volume The Sea Faring. Manuscripts for The Strait and Other Poems (early version of the published collection The Last Hero and Other Poems) and the play Uniform of Flesh (early version of Billy Budd, co-authored with Robert Chapman) are included. There are several additional folders of Billy Budd material, including notes, drafts, worksheets, and galley proofs, as well as papers related to the play's production and publication (contracts, financial statements, programs, etc.).
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December 17, 2020 December 16, 2020 By Mario Canseco
Health care (28%, +3) is regarded as the most important issue facing the country, followed by the economy and jobs (27%, -2).
Vancouver, BC [December 17, 2020] – The governing Liberal Party maintains the upper hand in Canada, a new Research Co. poll has found.
In the online survey of a representative national sample, 37% of decided voters would support the Liberal candidate in their riding if a federal election were held today, down one point since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in September.
The Conservative Party is second with 31% (-1), followed by the New Democratic Party (NDP) with 20% (+3), the Bloc Québécois with 7% (-1), the Green Party with 3% (=) and the People's Party with 1% (=).
The Liberals are nine points ahead of the Conservatives among female decided voters (38% to 29%) and hold a three-point edge among male decided voters (36% to 33%).
The Conservatives are the most popular federal party in Alberta (51%) and in Manitoba and Saskatchewan (48%). The Liberals are ahead in Atlantic Canada (44%), Quebec (45%, with the Bloc at 35%) and Ontario (37%). In British Columbia, the New Democrats and the Conservatives are essentially tied (34% and 33% respectively), with the Liberals at 29%.
Health care is regarded as the most important issue facing the country by 28% of Canadians (+3), followed by the economy and jobs (27%, -2), COVID-19 (15%), housing, homelessness and poverty (9%, -3) and the environment (6%, -1).
"Concerns about health care are more prevalent among Canadians aged 35-to-54 (30%) and Canadians aged 55 and over (29%)," says Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. "Those aged 18-to-34 are more likely to be preoccupied with the economy and jobs (36%)."
The approval rating for Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau is 55%, up five points since September, while 40% of Canadians disapprove of his performance (-5).
Trudeau's rating is highest in Atlantic Canada (60%), followed by Ontario (59%), British Columbia (58%), Quebec (55%), Manitoba and Saskatchewan (42%) and Alberta (37%).
Just over one third of Canadians (35%, +2) approve of the way Official Opposition and Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole has handled his duties, while 38% (+4) disapprove—including 45% of Quebecers.
Almost half of Canadians (46%, +2) approve of the performance of Jagmeet Singh as leader of the NDP. The numbers are lower for Green Party leader Annamie Paul (25%) and People's Party leader Maxime Bernier (17%, +3).
Trudeau remains ahead of all other leaders when Canadians are asked who would make the best prime minister of the country (39%, +1), followed by O'Toole (22%, -1), Singh (13%, =), Bernier (3%, +1), Bloc leader Yves-François Blanchet (2%, -1) and Paul (2%).
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Three-in-five (61%) believe the investigations into the outgoing president's taxes should continue.
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In the online survey of a representative national sample, 34% of Americans say they would like to see Trump run again for president in 2024, while 58% disagree and 8% are undecided.
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A majority of Americans (64%, -1) are satisfied with the performance of state governments, while only 44% (-1) are content with the way the federal government has managed the pandemic.
The approval rating for Trump stands at 42% this month, down four points since a Research Co. survey conducted in early November. More than half of Americans (54%, +2) disapprove of the way the president is handling his duties.
Results are based on an online study conducted from December 3 to December 5, 2020, among 1,200 American adults. The data has been statistically weighted according to U.S. census figures for age, gender and region. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 2.8 percentage points, nineteen times out of twenty.
Find our data tables here and here and download the press release here.
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Elections, Politics, Public Policy United States
Opposition NDP Edges Ahead of Governing UCP in Alberta
Almost two thirds of the province's residents (65%) oppose the introduction of a provincial sales tax (PST).
Vancouver, BC [December 7, 2020] – The New Democratic party (NDP) holds the upper hand in Alberta's political scene, a new Research Co. poll has found.
In the online survey of a representative provincial sample, 43% of decided voters would cast a ballot for the opposition NDP if a provincial election were held today, while 40% would support the governing United Conservative Party (UCP).
The Alberta Party is third with 9%, followed by the Green Party (2%), the Liberal party (also 2%) and the Wildrose Independence Party (also 2%).
The NDP holds a 10-point lead over the UCP among female decided voters (46% to 36%), while the governing party is ahead among male voters (43% to 41%).
The UCP is the top choice for decided voters aged 55 and over (48% to 38%) while the NDP leads among those aged 18-to-34 (45% to 36%) and those aged 35-to-54 (42% to 39%).
The NDP has a sizeable lead in Edmonton (55% to 30%), while the UCP is slightly ahead in Calgary (44% to 42%) and holds a substantial advantage in the rest of the province (49% to 32%).
"The United Conservative Party is holding on to 74% of its voters from the 2019 election," says Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. "Some former UCP voters are currently looking at supporting the New Democrats (11%), the Alberta Party (7%) and the Wildrose Independence Party (5%)."
Across the province, just over two-in-five Albertans (42%) approve of the way Premier and UCP leader Jason Kenney is handling his duties while half (50%) disapprove. Residents are split when assessing the performance of official opposition and NDP leader Rachel Notley (Approve 45%, Disapprove 46%).
The approval ratings are significantly lower for Green Party leader Jordan Wilkie (16%), interim Wildrose Independence Party leader Paul Hinman (also 16%) and Alberta Party interim leader Jacquie Fenske (15%).
The economy and jobs is identified as the most important issue facing the province by 43% of Albertans, followed by health care (27%), government accountability (7%), COVID-19 (6%) and energy and pipelines (4%).
When asked about the possible introduction of a provincial sales tax (PST) given Alberta's fiscal challenges, almost two thirds of residents (65%) voiced opposition to the idea, while 28% supported it.
Results are based on an online study conducted from December 2 to December 4, 2020, among 600 adults in Alberta. The data has been statistically weighted according to Canadian census figures for age, gender and region in Alberta. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 4.0 percentage points, nineteen times out of twenty.
Education, Elections, Energy, Environment, Health Care, Housing, Politics Alberta
Canadians and Americans Would Allow Legal Immigrants to Vote
November 27, 2020 December 3, 2020 By Mario Canseco
Support for allowing people aged 16 and 17 to cast ballots in federal elections is decidedly lower.
Vancouver, BC [November 27, 2020] – Sizeable majorities of adults in Canada and the United States are willing to allow permanent residents to participate in democratic processes that are currently accessible only to citizens, a new two-country Research Co. poll has found.
In the online survey of representative national samples, 72% of Canadians agree with allowing permanent residents to vote in federal elections, while 20% disagree.
In the United States, 64% of respondents would allow permanent residents—sometimes referred to as "Green Card Holders"—to cast ballots in federal elections, while 27% are opposed to this idea.
"Support for extending federal voting rights to permanent residents of Canada encompasses majorities of voters who supported the Liberal Party (78%), the New Democratic Party (NDP) (71%) and the Conservative Party (66%) in the last federal election," says Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. "In the United States, the idea is attractive to 76% of Democrats, 62% of Republicans and 51% of Independents."
More than three-in-five Canadians (62%) are opposed to allowing people aged 16 and 17 to vote in federal elections, while 29% agree with this idea.
Extending voting rights to people aged 16 and 17 is rejected by large proportions of Canadians aged 55 and over (72%). Albertans (78%) and Conservative Party voters in 2019 (also 78%).
In the United States, more than half of respondents (58%) disagree with allowing people aged 16 and 17 to cast ballots in federal elections, while 33% are in favour of this idea.
American residents aged 55 and over (77%) and Independents (74%) are more likely to believe that voting rights should not be extended to those aged 16 and 17.
Results are based on online studies conducted from November 14 to November 16, 2020, among representative samples of 1,000 adults in Canada and 1,200 adults in the United States. The data has been statistically weighted according to Canadian and U.S. census figures for age, gender and region in each country. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 3.1 percentage points for Canada and +/- 2.8 percentage points for the United States.
Find our data tables for Canada here, the data tables for the United States here and download the press release here.
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Most Vancouverites Support Zoning Law Changes, SkyTrain to UBC
November 20, 2020 November 19, 2020 By Mario Canseco
More than half of likely voters would abandon the "at-large system" and move to a "ward system" to elect councillors.
Vancouver, BC [November 20, 2020] – More than half of likely voters in the City of Vancouver are in favour of a proposal to modify zoning laws, a new Research Co. poll has found.
In the online survey of a representative sample of likely voters in the City of Vancouver, 53% of respondents support changing zoning laws to allow property owners to build up to six strata title units on a standard lot, provided the new building is no taller than an average home.
Support for this modification is highest among women (55%) and likely voters aged 35-to-54 (53%), those who voted for independent candidate Kennedy Stewart in the 2018 mayoral election (56%) and those who voted for Non-Partisan Association (NPA) candidate Ken Sim (also 56%).
Four-in-five likely voters in the City of Vancouver (81%) support extending the Skytrain Millennium Line (currently under construction to Arbutus) to the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus at Point Grey. This includes sizeable majorities of respondents in the West Side (78%), East Side (81%) and Downtown (86%).
When asked about specific issues related to municipal elections in the City of Vancouver, 52% of likely voters think the "at-large system" (where voters select 10 councillors) should be abandoned and replaced by a "ward system" (where councillors can be elected in specific constituencies).
"Majorities of likely voters aged 18-to-34 (60%) and aged 35-to-54 (55%) favour a ward system to elect councillors in the City of Vancouver," says Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. "Support drops to 39% among likely voters aged 55 and over."
Three-in-five likely voters (60%) would like to see candidates running for office in the City of Vancouver presenting the signatures of 100 nominators, instead of the current threshold of 25. In addition, 55% of likely voters think anyone who wants to run for public office in municipal elections should pay a $500 deposit to register, instead of the current one of $100.
Just under half of likely voters (46%) think it would be worthwhile to explore the idea of amalgamating all of the municipalities in Metro Vancouver, like they did in Toronto or Montreal. The notion of reviewing the possibility of amalgamation is more popular among men (49%) and likely voters aged 18-to-34 (48%).
Likely voters are divided on the idea of eliminating the Board of Parks and Recreation and placing public parks and the public recreation system under the jurisdiction of City Council. Across the city, 44% of likely voters agree with this idea, while 48% disagree.
Results are based on an online study conducted from November 9 to November 12, 2020, among 400 municipal likely voters in the City of Vancouver. The data has been statistically weighted according to Canadian census figures for age, gender and region in the City of Vancouver. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 4.9 percentage points, nineteen times out of twenty.
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Biden Will Capture Popular Vote Win in U.S. Presidential Election
November 2, 2020 November 5, 2020 By Mario Canseco
Almost three-in-five decided female voters in the United States would support, or have voted for, the Democratic nominee.
Vancouver, BC [November 2, 2020] – Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden stands to win a majority of the votes cast in the United States presidential election, a new Research Co. poll has found.
In the online survey of a representative national sample of likely voters, 53% of decided voters would vote for Biden tomorrow or have already done so—unchanged since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in mid-October.
Republican incumbent Donald Trump is a distant second with 44%. Support is lower for both Jo Jorgensen of the Libertarian Party (1%) and Howie Hawkins of the Green Party (also 1%).
While Trump is barely ahead among male decided voters (48% to 47%), Biden holds a 20-point advantage among female decided voters (59% to 39%).
Biden holds large leads among decided voters aged 18-to-34 (53% to 42%) and decided voters aged 55 and over (54% to 44%). The race is closer among decided voters aged 35-to-54 (Biden 50%, Trump 47%).
"More than half of decided voters who identify as Independent (54%) will support Biden in the presidential election," says Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. "Trump is 13 points behind (41%) among this group."
Sizeable majorities of decided voters in the Northeast (59%) and the West (59%) are voting for Biden. The Democratic nominee holds a three-point edge in the Midwest (50% to 47%), while Trump leads by the same margin in the South (50% to 47%).
The race remains tight among White decided voters (50% for Biden, 48% for Trump), while Biden is still ahead among African Americans (88%) and Hispanic / Latino decided voters (61%).
Only 29% of decided voters who watch Fox News will support Biden in the election. The Democratic nominee fares better among decided voters who get their news from CNN (70%) and MSNBC/CNBC (88%).
The primary motivation for decided voters in the United States (43%) continues to be the candidate's ideas and policies, followed by a desire for stability (17%), the candidate's political party (14%), disgust with other candidates (also 14%) and a desire for change (13%).
The approval rating for Donald Trump on the eve of the election stands at 46%, up three points since mid-October. More than half of Americans (52%, -2) disapprove of his performance as president.
The groups that provide the highest marks to Trump are men (51%), Americans aged 35-to-54 (49%), residents of the South (52%) and Fox News watchers (72%).
Results are based on an online study conducted from October 31 to November 2, 2020, among 1,100 American adults, including 1,025 likely voters in the United States and 974 decided voters in the 2020 presidential election. The data has been statistically weighted according to U.S. census figures for age, gender and region. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 2.9 percentage points for American adults, +/- 3.0 percentage points for likely voters and +/- 3.1 percentage points for decided voters, nineteen times out of twenty.
Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin Set to Flip in U.S. Election
Ohio remains too close to call, while there is little danger for the Democrats in Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey and New York.
Vancouver, BC [November 2, 2020] – Democratic nominee Joe Biden holds the upper hand over Republican incumbent Donald Trump in the crucial states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as American voters prepare to cast ballots in the United States presidential election, according to a series of new polls conducted by Research Co. in eight states.
The surveys of Americans who have already participated in the democratic process or plan to do so tomorrow also outline a tight race in Ohio, and give Biden the lead in Illinois, New Jersey, Minnesota and New York.
Four Democrats who are seeking to retain their seats in the U.S. Senate are also ahead of their Republican rivals.
No Republican nominee has carried the Prairie State since George H. W. Bush in 1988. In the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton defeated Trump in Illinois with 55% of the vote.
Biden holds a 19-point advantage over Trump among decided voters in Illinois (59% to 40%). Decided voters aged 18-to-34 prefer Biden over Trump by a 2-to-1 margin (66% to 32%).
In the election to the U.S. Senate, incumbent Democrat Dick Durbin holds a significant lead over GOP challenger Mark Curran (60% to 35%).
Trump ended a streak of six consecutive presidential elections where the Great Lakes State was won by Democrats, defeating Hillary Clinton by 10,704 votes in 2016 (47.5% to 47.3%)
Biden heads to Election Day with an eight-point advantage over the Republican incumbent in Michigan (53% to 45%). Independent decided voters in Michigan are more likely to support Biden (49%) than Trump (44%).
Incumbent U.S. Senator Gary Peters is ahead of Republican candidate John James by six points (52% to 46%).
The last Republican nominee to carry the North Star State was Richard Nixon in 1972. Clinton defeated Trump by 44,593 votes to secure Minnesota for the Democrats in 2016 (46.4% to 44.9%).
Biden is ahead of Trump by nine points (54% to 45%). The Democratic nominee holds a higher level of support among female decided voters (61%) than among their male counterparts (47%).
Democratic U.S. Senator Tina Smith—who won a Special Election in 2018—stands to earn a full six-year term, with a 13-point advantage over Republican candidate Jason Lewis (55% to 42%).
No Republican nominee has emerged victorious in the Garden State since George H. W. Bush in 1988. Four years ago, Clinton carried New Jersey with 55% of the vote.
Biden currently leads Trump by 19 points (59% to 40%) and can count on the support of 54% of decided voters who identify as Independent.
In the race for the U.S. Senate seat, incumbent Democrat Cory Booker is ahead of Republican rival Rik Mehta by 26 points (62% to 36%).
In the last 10 presidential elections, only Ronald Reagan has been able to carry the Empire State for the Republican Party in 1980 and 1984. In 2016, Clinton won New York with 59% of the vote.
Biden is ahead of Trump by a sizeable margin (64% to 34%). Practically three-in-four female voters in New York (73%) will cast a ballot for Biden or have already done so.
The Buckeye State has given its electoral votes to the winner of every presidential election held in the United States since 1964. In 2016, Trump defeated Clinton by eight points (51% to 43%)
Biden and Trump are tied among decided voters in Ohio (49% and 49%). There is a higher level of undecided voters among women (6%) than among men (2%).
In 2016, Trump became the first Republican nominee to win the Keystone State since George H. W. Bush in 1988, defeating Clinton by 44,292 votes (48.2% to 47.5%).
Biden holds a six-point edge over Trump in Pennsylvania (52% to 46%). More than half of men (54%) and decided voters aged 35-to-54 (52%) intend to support the Republican nominee or have already cast a ballot for him.
In 2016, Trump became the first Republican nominee to win the Badger State since Ronald Reagan in 1984, defeating Clinton by 22,748 votes 47.2% to 46.5%).
Biden is ahead of Trump by nine points in Wisconsin (54% to 45%). Support for the Democratic nominee is strongest among women (58%) and voters aged 18-to-34 (also 58%).
Results are based on online studies conducted on October 31 and November 1, 2020, among representative samples of 450 likely voters in eight American states: Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The data has been statistically weighted according to U.S. census figures for age and gender in each state. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 4.6 percentage points for each state.
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British Columbia Voters Satisfied with NDP and Green Campaigns
October 30, 2020 October 29, 2020 By Mario Canseco
A majority of voters in the province say they would have been "very upset" if the BC Liberals had formed the government again.
Vancouver, BC [October 30, 2020] – A majority of British Columbians who cast ballots in this year's provincial election commend the campaigns of two contending political parties, a new Research Co. "exit poll" has found.
In the online survey of a representative sample of British Columbian voters, 59% describe the campaign of the governing BC New Democratic Party (NDP) as "positive", while 28% brand it as "negative".
Just over half of voters (53%) believe the campaign of the BC Green Party was "positive", while 25% deem it "negative."
The results are different for the BC Liberals. While two-in-five voters (41%) think the BC Liberal campaign was "positive", 46% describe it as "negative."
More than half of British Columbian voters (55%) say they would have been "very upset" if the BC Liberals had formed the government again. Majorities of voters in Vancouver Island (65%), the Fraser Valley (59%) and Metro Vancouver (55%) feel this way, along with 45% of voters in Southern BC and 38% of those in Northern BC.
About two-in-five British Columbian voters (39%) say they would have supported the BC Liberals in the most recent election if Dianne Watts had been their leader—a proportion that rises to 42% among women, 44% among voters aged 18-to-34 and 43% in both Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
Across British Columbia, 38% of voters think the BC NDP and the BC Green Party should consider a formal merger into a single provincial political party. This idea is more popular among those aged 18-to-34 (48%) and those who voted for the BC NDP this year (46%) but is only supported by 30% of BC Green voters and 19% of those who reside in Vancouver Island.
The notion of a merger between the BC Liberals and the BC Conservative Party is supported by 34% of voters—but climbs to 62% among those who cast a ballot for BC Liberal candidates this month.
A comparison of voting behaviour shows that 42% of BC NDP voters in 2020 cast a ballot for the federal NDP in the 2019 federal contest.
"Liberal Party voters at the federal level were almost evenly split between the BC Liberals (31%) and the BC NDP (25%) at the provincial level," says Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. "Conversely, three-in-five Conservative Party voters in the last federal election (60%) were BC Liberal voters in 2020."
Results are based on an online study conducted from October 22 to October 25, 2020, among 832 adult British Columbians who voted in the 2020 provincial election. The data has been statistically weighted according to Canadian census figures for age, gender and region in British Columbia. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 3.5 percentage points, nineteen times out of twenty.
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Elections, Politics British Columbia
Saskatchewan Party Keeps Sizeable Edge in Provincial Election
More than three-in-five likely voters in the province approve of the way Premier Scott Moe has handled his duties
Vancouver, BC [October 25, 2020] – The Saskatchewan Party remains ahead of all challengers in the Prairie Province's election, a new Research Co. poll has found.
In the online survey of a representative provincial sample, 56% of decided voters would cast a ballot for the Saskatchewan Party candidate in their constituency or have already done so in Advance Voting or through the mail, down two points since a similar Research Co. poll conducted earlier this month.
The New Democratic Party (NDP) is in second place with 38%, up two points since the start of the campaign. There was no movement for the other contending parties, with the Green Party at 2%, the Progressive Conservative Party also at 2%, the Liberal Party at 1% and the Buffalo Party also at 1%.
On a regional basis, the New Democrats have a four-point edge over the Saskatchewan Party in Regina among decided voters (50% to 46%). The Saskatchewan Party leads in Saskatoon (53% to 42%) and in the rest of the province (68% to 23%).
About one-in-five decided voters who will be casting their ballot tomorrow in Saskatchewan (18%) say they may change their mind about which party or candidate to support, while 82% are certain of their choice.
At the end of the campaign, almost half of decided voters in Saskatchewan (47%) acknowledge that their main motivation is a party's ideas and policies. The party's leader is a distant second with 24%, followed by a desire for change (10%), the party's candidate in the riding (9%), a desire for stability (7%) and disgust with other contending candidates (3%).
More than three-in-five likely voters (61%, -4) approve of the performance of Premier and Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe, while one third (33%, +5) disapprove.
The rating for Official Opposition and NDP leader Ryan Meili improved by three points to 48%. The numbers are significantly lower for Green leader Naomi Hunter (22%), Progressive Conservative leader Ken Grey (17%), Liberal leader Robert Rudachyk (16%) and Buffalo leader Wade Sira (15%).
The leaders of Saskatchewan's two main parties reach the end of the campaign with a negative momentum score: -9 for Moe (17% say their opinion of the incumbent premier has improved, while 26% say it has worsened) and -4 for Meilli (23% say their opinion of the opposition leader has improved, while 27% say it has worsened).
On the "Best Premier" question, Moe remains in first place with 51% (+2), followed by Meilli with 29% (+8). The other party leaders are in single digits.
As was the case at the start of the campaign, more than a third of likely voters (35%, =) say the economy and jobs is the most important issue facing Saskatchewan, followed by heath care (31%, +3), crime and public safety (7%, +2), housing, poverty and homelessness (also 7%, +2) and COVID-19 (also 7%, +2).
Results are based on an online study conducted from October 23 to October 25, 2020, among 500 likely voters in Saskatchewan, including 456 decided voters in the 2020 provincial election. The data has been statistically weighted according to Canadian census figures for age, gender and region in Saskatchewan. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 4.4 percentage points for likely voters and +/- 4.6 percentage points for decided voters, nineteen times out of twenty.
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New Democrats Headed for Outright Victory in British Columbia
Almost half of likely voters in the province pick John Horgan as the best person to head the provincial government.
Vancouver, BC [October 23, 2020] – The BC New Democratic Party (NDP) stands to make significant gains in British Columbia's provincial election, a new Research Co. poll has found.
In the online survey of a representative provincial sample, 50% of decided voters in British Columbia would cast a ballot for the BC NDP candidate in their constituency or have already done so in Advance Voting or through the mail. This represents a two-point increase for the New Democrats since a similar Research Co. survey conducted in early October.
The BC Liberals remain in second place with 35%, followed by the BC Green Party with 13% and the BC Conservative Party with 2%.
The New Democrats maintain a nine-point lead over the BC Liberals among decided male voters (48% to 39%) and have a 21-point advantage among decided female voters (52% to 31%).
The BC NDP is also ahead of the main opposition party among decided voters aged 18-to-34 (54% to 29%), decided voters aged 35-to-54 (49% to 36%) and decided voters aged 55 and over (47% to 40%).
Only 11% of decided voters who will be casting their ballot tomorrow say they may change their mind about which party or candidate to support, while 89% are certain of their choice.
Almost half of decided voters in British Columbia (47%) say a party's ideas and policies is the main motivator for their choice in this provincial election. This includes 66% of BC Green voters and 51% of BC NDP voters, but just 37% of those who will support the BC Liberals.
Other factors cited by decided voters are the party's leader (22%), the party's candidate in the riding (11%), a desire for stability (9%), a desire for change (7%) and disgust with other contending candidates (4%).
On the eve of the election, more than three-in-five likely voters (62%, -3) approve of the way Premier and BC NDP leader John Horgan is handling his duties, while 33% disapprove.
There was no change in the approval rating for BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson since early October (40%), while BC Greens leader Sonia Furstenau improved markedly to 46% (+13).
Furstenau posts a momentum score of +13 (27% of likely voters say their opinion of her has improved since the start of the campaign, while 14% say it has worsened). The numbers are also in positive territory for Horgan (+2), while Wilkinson's score is -21 (with 36% of likely voters reporting a worsening opinion of the BC Liberals leader).
When asked who would make the best premier of the province, Horgan remains on top with the endorsement of almost half of likely voters (48%, +1), followed by Wilkinson with 24% (-3) and Furstenau with 12% (+6).
While 81% of likely voters who supported the BC NDP in the 2017 ballot feel Horgan is the best person to act as British Columbia's head of government, only 53% of BC Liberal voters in the last election feel the same way about Wilkinson.
The issue landscape did not shift dramatically in the final week of the campaign. One-in-four likely voters (25%, =) say the economy and jobs is their main preoccupation right now, followed by housing, poverty and homelessness (23%, -2) and health care (also 23%, =).
Fewer likely voters mentioned COVID-19 (13%, +5), the environment (7%, =), crime and public safety (4%, =), education (2%, +1), accountability (1%, -2), and energy (also 1%, +1) as the top issue facing the province.
As has been the case throughout the past five weeks, likely voters aged 18-to-34 are more likely to be concerned about housing, homelessness and poverty (33%), while those aged 35-to-54 gravitate towards the economy and jobs (29%) and those aged 55 and over select health care (28%).
At least two-in-five likely voters pick Horgan over Wilkinson as the best party leader to handle health care (49% to 22%), the economy and jobs (43% to 31%), education (42% to 22%), housing, poverty and homelessness (40% to 22%) and accountability (40% to 25%),
On the issue of handling the COVID-19 pandemic, likely voters in British Columbia choose Horgan over Wilkinson by a 3-to-1 margin (53% to 17%). The incumbent premier is also ahead of the opposition leader on two other matters: crime and public safety (38% to 30%) and energy (32% to 25%).
Furstenau extended her lead as the best leader to manage the environment (44%, +11), with Horgan at 24% and Wilkinson at 14%.
Results are based on an online study conducted on October 22 and October 23, 2020, among 750 likely voters in British Columbia, including 705 decided voters in the 2020 provincial election. The data has been statistically weighted according to Canadian census figures for age, gender and region in British Columbia. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 3.6 percentage points for likely voters and +/- 3.7 percentage points for decided voters, nineteen times out of twenty.
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Steady National Lead for Biden as United States Election Nears
October 21, 2020 November 1, 2020 By Mario Canseco
The main influences for American likely voters are party platforms, discussions with family and discussions with friends.
Vancouver, BC [October 21, 2020] – Joe Biden stands to capture a majority of the national vote in this year's presidential election in the United States, a new Research Co. poll has found.
In the online survey of a representative national sample of likely voters, 53% of decided voters would cast a ballot for the Democratic Party nominee or have already done so, while 45% would support Republican Party incumbent Donald Trump.
Support for both Jo Jorgensen of the Libertarian Party and Howie Hawkins of the Green Party remains at 1%.
The popular vote forecast is practically unchanged since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in September.
Biden holds 19-point leads over Trump among female decided voters (57% to 38%) and decided voters aged 18-to-34 (58% to 37%). The race is closer among male decided voters (50% to 48%), decided voters aged 35-to-54 (51% to 46%) and decided voters aged 55 and over (52% to 47%).
White decide voters are evenly split among the two main candidates(48% for Biden, 48% for Trump), while the level of support for the Democratic nominee is higher with Hispanic / Latino decided voters (58%) and African American decided voters (92%).
Across the country, 11% of decided voters who supported Trump in the 2016 presidential election are voting for Biden this year. Only 3% of decided voters who backed Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in 2016 are casting a ballot for Trump in 2020.
Almost two-in-five likely voters in the United States (39%) say their primary motivation when selecting who to back in the presidential election is the candidate's ideas and policies, followed by the candidate's political party (20%), a desire for stability (15%), disgust with other candidates (14%) and a desire for change (13%).
More than half of likely voters believe Biden is the best candidate to handle five issues: the environment (54%), race relations (53%), health care (52%), education (51%) and COVID-19 (also 51%).
The former Vice President holds the upper hand over the current President on nine other topics: government accountability (Biden 49%, Trump 34%), foreign policy (Biden 48%, Trump 38%), immigration (Biden 48%, Trump 38%), job creation (Biden 47%, Trump 41%), crime (Biden 46%, Trump 37%), the economy (Biden 45%, Trump 42%), managing the deficit (Biden 44%, Trump 35%), energy and oil (Biden 44%, Trump 39%) and national defense (Biden 44%, Trump 42%).
Almost two thirds of likely voters in the United States (64%) say party platforms are "very influential" or "moderately influential" in their decision to support candidates in this year's election, while 51% mention discussions with family and 48% mention cite discussions with friends.
Fewer American likely voters are swayed by endorsements from non-governmental organizations (44%), campaign ads on radio and television (43%), endorsements from unions (40%), endorsements from trade associations (39%), interaction with candidates on social media (also 39%), interaction with other people on social media (38%) and endorsements from newspapers (also 38%).
"More than half of Republican likely voters (54%) say campaign ads on radio and television are influential in their decision to support candidates," says Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. "The proportion is lower among Democrats (45%) and Independents (28%)."
Sizeable majorities of American likely voters express confidence in the people responsible for conducting elections in their state being able to oversee the entire process (83%), enforce social distancing at polling stations (82%) and ensure that there is no fraudulent activity with mailed ballots (78%).
Results are based on an online study conducted from October 16 to October 18, 2020, among 1,035 likely voters in the United States and 973 decided voters in the 2020 presidential election. The data has been statistically weighted according to U.S. census figures for age, gender and region. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 3.0 percentage points for likely voters and +/- 3.1 percentage points for decided voters, nineteen times out of twenty.
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Most British Columbians Would Welcome Online Voting Option
More than three-in-five likely voters think Elections BC should consider this possibility before the next provincial ballot.
Vancouver, BC [October 12, 2020] – A sizeable proportion of likely voters in British Columbia would like to explore the option of participating in the democratic process through the internet, a new Research Co. poll has found.
In the online survey of a representative provincial sample, 63% of likely voters in British Columbia think Elections BC—the non-partisan office of the legislature responsible for conducting provincial and local elections—should "definitely" or "probably" consider allowing voters to cast their ballots online in the next provincial election.
The possibility of online voting is backed by majorities of likely voters who supported the BC Green Party (54%), the BC New Democratic Party (NDP) (60%) and the BC Liberals (70%) in the 2017 election.
Across the province, 43% of likely voters say they intend to vote in this year's election by mail, up 14 points since a similar Research Co. poll conducted in late September. In addition, 25% (-3) will cast a ballot in person on Election Day and 23% (-4) plan to do so during Advance Voting.
Practically one-in-five mail voters (19%) have already sent their ballot back to Elections BC. More than a third (35%) have requested a ballot but have not received it, 18% possess a ballot but have not voted yet, and 28% intend to request one.
More than nine-in-ten likely voters in British Columbia (93%, +3) express confidence in Elections BC being able to oversee the entire voting process this year. Confidence increased on Elections BC's ability to ensure that there is no fraudulent activity with mailed ballots (87%, +5) and to enforce social distancing at polling stations (86%, +12).
When likely voters are asked what influences their choice in this election, more than two thirds (69%) mention party platforms. Slightly lower proportions of likely voters say discussions with family (52%) and friends (46%) are also persuasive.
Fewer than a third of likely voters in the province are swayed by interactions with candidates on social media (30%), endorsements from non-governmental organizations (also 30%), campaign ads on radio and television (29%), interactions with other people on social media (27%), or endorsements from unions (26%), trade associations (25%) and newspapers (23%).
This week's televised debate will feature the leaders of the BC New Democratic Party (NDP), the BC Liberals and the BC Green Party. Fewer than half of likely voters believe other parties should be included in this debate.
While 41% of likely voters want to hear from the BC Conservative Party during the televised debate, fewer would extend an invitation to the BC Libertarian Party (35%), the Rural BC Party (22%), BC Vision (19%), the Christian Heritage Party (also 19%), the Communist Party (16%) and Wexit BC (also 16%).
Results are based on an online study conducted from October 5 to October 7, 2020, among 750 likely voters in British Columbia. The data has been statistically weighted according to Canadian census figures for age, gender and region in British Columbia. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 3.6 percentage points, nineteen times out of twenty.
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Saskatchewan Party Ahead of NDP in Provincial Election
Practically half of likely voters in the province say Scott Moe is their preferred leader to serve as head of government.
Vancouver, BC [October 11, 2020] – The Saskatchewan Party holds a sizeable advantage in the electoral campaign currently underway in the Prairie Province, a new Research Co. poll has found.
In the online survey of a representative provincial sample, 58% of decided voters in Saskatchewan would cast a ballot for the candidate of the governing party in their constituency.
The New Democratic Party (NDP) is in second place with 36%, followed by the Green Party with 2%, the Progressive Conservative Party also with 2%, the Liberal Party with 1% and the Buffalo Party also with 1%.
The race is currently tight in Regina, where the Saskatchewan Party and the NDP are virtually tied among decided voters (49% and 47% respectively). The governing party is ahead in Saskatoon (54% to 41%) and in the rest of the province (65% to 25%).
Practically four-in-five decided voters in Saskatchewan (79%) say they are certain of their current choice, while 21% say they may change their mind before Election Day on Oct. 26.
The primary motivation for decided voters in Saskatchewan is a party's ideas and policies (38%), followed by the party's leader (32%), the candidate in the riding (10%), a desire for stability (also 10%), a desire for change (7%) and disgust with other contending candidates (3%).
"Decided voters who plan to support the Saskatchewan Party are more likely to say that their main motivation is the leader (41%)," says Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. "Conversely, those who plan to cast a ballot for the NDP are more likely to cite ideas and policies (42%)."
Almost two thirds of the province's likely voters (65%) are satisfied with the way Premier and Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe has handled his duties, while 28% are not and 7% are undecided.
Likely voters are divided in their assessment of Official Opposition and NDP leader Ryan Meili (Approve 45%, Disapprove 44%). The rating is lower for Progressive Conservative leader Ken Grey (35%), Green leader Naomi Hunter (32%), Liberal leader Robert Rudachyk (31%) and Buffalo leader Wade Sira (25%).
On the "Best Premier" question, Moe holds a commanding lead over Meili (49% to 21%). The other four party leaders are in single digits.
More than a third of likely voters in Saskatchewan (35%) believe the economy and jobs is the most important issue facing the province, followed by heath care (28%), the environment (8%) and crime and public safety (5%).
Moe holds the upper hand over Meili as the best leader to handle eight issues: energy (46% to 19%), the economy and jobs (45% to 24%), crime and public safety (42% to 19%), accountability (41% to 22%), the environment (40% to 19%), health care (39% to 30%), education (39% to 24%) and housing, poverty and homelessness (38% to 23%).
Results are based on an online study conducted from October 8 to October 10, 2020, among 500 likely voters in Saskatchewan, including 447 decided voters in the 2020 provincial election. The data has been statistically weighted according to Canadian census figures for age, gender and region in Saskatchewan. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 4.4 percentage points for likely voters and +/- 4.6 percentage points for decided voters, nineteen times out of twenty.
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Lead for New Democratic Party Increases in British Columbia
October 8, 2020 October 8, 2020 By Mario Canseco
John Horgan is ahead of Andrew Wilkinson as the best leader to handle the five most important issues for voters in the province.
Vancouver, BC [October 8, 2020] – The BC New Democratic Party (NDP) has extended its advantage in British Columbia's provincial electoral campaign, a new Research Co. poll has found.
In the online survey of a representative provincial sample, 48% of decided voters in British Columbia would cast a ballot for the BC NDP candidate in their constituency, up four points since a similar Research Co. survey conducted in late September.
The BC Liberals remain in second place with 36% (-1), followed by the BC Green Party with 13% (=) and the BC Conservative Party with 2% (-3).
The BC NDP holds a nine-point edge over the BC Liberals among decided male voters (47% to 38%) and a 16-point lead among decided female voters (49% to 33%).
The New Democrats are also ahead of the BC Liberals among decided voters aged 18-to-34 (45% to 31%), decided voters aged 35-to-54 (46% to 33) and decided voters aged 55 and over (44% to 34%).
Just under one-in-four decided voters (23%) say they may change their mind and support another party's candidate in the election scheduled for Oct. 24. Supporters of the BC Liberals and the BC NDP are less likely to consider a switch (15% and 20% respectively) than those who plan to vote for the BC Greens (29%).
When asked about the main factor that motivates their selection, 43% of decided voters cite the party's ideas and policies, while 21% focus mostly on the party's leader and 14% concentrate on the party's candidate in the riding. Fewer decided voters in British Columbia are swayed by a desire for stability (11%), a desire for change (10%) or disgust with other contending candidates (4%).
The approval rating for Premier and BC NDP leader John Horgan stands at 65% (-1). The numbers are lower for BC Liberals leader Andrew Wilkinson (40%, +1) and BC Greens leader Sonia Furstenau (33%, -4).
Horgan's campaign momentum is balanced, with 24% of likely voters in British Columbia saying their opinion of him has improved and 24% stating that it has worsened. In contrast, Wilkinson has a negative momentum score (Improved 16%, Worsened 26%) as does Furstenau (Improved 12%, Worsened 16%).
On the preferred premier question, almost half of likely voters in British Columbia (47%, +3) select Horgan, with Wilkinson at 27% (=) and Furstenau at 6% (-1).
As was the case last month, likely voters in British Columbia are primarily preoccupied with housing, poverty and homelessness (25%, +1), the economy and jobs (also 25%, +4) and health care (23%, -3). Other issues mentioned by likely voters are COVID-19 (8%, -3), the environment (7%, =), crime and public safety (4%, -4), accountability (3%, =), education (1%, =) and energy (1%, +1).
When asked which leader is better suited to handle specific issues, Horgan holds sizeable leads over Wilkinson on COVID-19 (52% to 20%), health care (48% to 24%), education (42% to 23%), the economy and jobs (42% to 30%), housing, poverty and homelessness (40% to 23%), accountability (37% to 28%), crime and public safety (37% to 30%) and energy (34% to 27%).
On the environment, Furstenau is in first place (33%), followed by Horgan with 29% and Wilkinson with 18%.
Results are based on an online study conducted from October 5 to October 7, 2020, among 750 likely voters in British Columbia, including 698 decided voters in the 2020 provincial election. The data has been statistically weighted according to Canadian census figures for age, gender and region in British Columbia. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 3.6 percentage points for likely voters and +/- 3.7 percentage points for decided voters, nineteen times out of twenty.
British Columbians Support Phasing Out For-Profit Long-Term Care
September 29, 2020 September 28, 2020 By Mario Canseco
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the deficiencies of for-profit seniors' care and this issue will be top of mind for voters.
Burnaby, BC [September 29, 2020] – A new Research Co. poll has found that a significant majority of British Columbians are concerned about for-profit corporations in the province's long-term care sector and would prefer not-for-profit operators to be awarded new contracts for delivery of these services. The survey of a representative provincial sample was conducted on behalf of the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU), a lead union in long-term care representing more than 5,000 members in the sector.
"The pandemic shone a light on what BCGEU members and others on the front lines of the long-term care sector have been saying since the early 2000s when the rules were changed to allow increased privatization: for-profit long-term care is a bad deal for workers and for seniors," said BCGEU president Stephanie Smith.
The poll's results include the following:
73 per cent of British Columbians with opinions on the issue would prefer to see for-profit operators reduced, and 71 per cent would prefer not-for-profit operators to be in charge of new long-term care bed contracts;
79 per cent said the issue of long-term care will be important (32% very important, 47% moderately important) in determining their vote on October 24th; and
65 per cent of respondents confirmed they have been following issues related to long-term care.
"This poll shows that British Columbians not only understand what's going on in the long-term care sector, they know what needs to be done about it," said Smith. "The bottom line is British Columbians agree with what our union has been saying for years: we need to shift away from the for-profit delivery of seniors' care. Now that we have an election coming up, I'm challenging all political parties to be clear about their plan to tackle the ongoing crisis in long-term care."
A report from B.C.'s seniors advocate tabled in February, just before the pandemic took hold of the province, revealed that for-profit seniors' care operators failed to deliver 207,000 care hours which they were funded to deliver. The Research Co. poll addressed that report's findings and found that 91 per cent of British Columbians believe the provincial government should monitor whether long-term care homes are delivering the care hours they are funded to provide and 86 per cent believe that those who fail to do so should face penalties.
"As we've seen during the pandemic, for-profit seniors' care operators pad their bottom line by suppressing wages, allowing working conditions to deteriorate and cutting corners on care," Smith continued. "While companies increase their profit margins, frontline staff and the seniors they care for pay the price. It's been going on too long and it's unacceptable."
"British Columbians who have a personal connection to long-term care are more likely to call for a reduction on the participation of the for-profit sector in the future," says Mario Canseco, President of Research Co. "Significantly fewer residents of the province believe expanding the role of for-profit corporations in long-term care is the right course of action."
In April 2020, the BCGEU launched a campaign calling on the provincial government to end for-profit long-term care in B.C. The campaign has garnered nearly 15,000 signatures to date. The union also supports national calls for a federal framework for the public delivery of seniors' care.
Results are based on an online study conducted from September 22 to September 24, 2020, among 800 adults in British Columbia. The data has been statistically weighted according to Canadian census figures for age, gender and region in British Columbia. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 3.5 percentage points, nineteen times out of twenty.
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The hundred of Becontree occupies the south-western corner of the county, bounded on the south by the Thames and on the west by the Lea. It is now entirely urban except on the northern fringe, which includes parts of Epping Forest and Hainault Forest. There has been much industrial development, especially on the Thames bank, where are the three 'Royal' docks, Beckton Gas Works, and the Ford Motor Works.
At the end of the 14th century, when the revenues of Barking had been greatly reduced by flood damage, the nuns tried to re-assert their ancient hundredal rights. In 1379 they secured a royal grant empowering them to have return of writs in all pleas arising in the hundred, to the exclusion of the sheriff, all fines, amercements and forfeitures, and the assize of bread and ale. (fn. 20) Similar grants were made in 1392, 1399, 1462, and 1464. (fn. 21) The grant of 1392 stated that the return of writs had been granted by King Stephen but 'not enjoyed as fully as the charter implied'.
1. V.C.H. Essex, i, see Domesday index. Some of the figures are slightly ambiguous.
2. Cf. V.C.H. Essex, iv. 3, 118.
4. Cal. S.P. Dom. 1547–80, 380; ibid. 1628–9, 49; cf. Morant, Essex, i. 58.
5. E 179/107/17, E 179/108/107 and 109.
6. O.S. Map 6", Essex LXV (1868–76 edn.); ibid. Essex LXXIII (1873–82 edn.); for the 'Walthamstow slip' see also E.R.O., D/CT 221.
7. O.S. Map 6", Essex LXXXI (1870–82 edn.). A fuller account of this anomaly is reserved for treatment in a later volume.
8. Cal. Chart. R. 1341–1417, 282, 284.
9. Ibid. 286–7; Pipe R. 1198 (P.R.S. N.S. ix), 138; ibid. 1199 (P.R.S. N.S. x), 98.
10. Morant, Essex, i. 1; Cal. S.P. Dom. 1628–9, 49.
11. V.C.H. Essex, i. 406.
12. Cf. V.C.H. Cambs. iv. 7; D. C. Douglas, Feud. Docs. from Abbey of Bury St. Edmunds, cxxxiv f.
13. Feet of F. Essex, i. 59; cf. Cur. Reg. R. 1220–1, 4.
14. Rot. Hund. (Rec. Com.), i. 149, 152; Plac. de Quo Warr. (Rec. Com.), 232–9.
15. J.I. 1/229 m. 5; Cur. Reg. R. 1227–30, 76.
16. Rot. Hund. (Rec. Com), i. 152.
18. Rot. Hund. i. 152: two examples.
20. Cal. Pat. 1377–81, 482.
21. Ibid. 1391–6, 126; Cal. Chart. R. 1341–1417, 389; Cal. Pat. 1461–7, 223, 397.


...actually, "pools" is an understatement. "Adventure water parks,"resort-style escapes," and "spa-like retreats?" Now you're getting closer. The amazing thing is, access to all of them is yours when you a buy a home here. Talk about summer memories! Put them in play. Start your home search now.
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This spa-like lakeside retreat features a lushly landscaped, freeform pool for casual afternoons with friends and family. Ample seating lets you lounge poolside or in the water on generously proportioned tanning shelves. Sun shy? No problem — covered seating is available. The pool's gentle curves provide welcome pockets of space where you can mingle with family and friends. Spending the day at Sawmill Lake Club is like a day at the spa — one you can come to again and again as a resident of Sienna Plantation.
Sometimes called the "Big Bucket Pool" because of its defining splash tower, the Club Sienna Water Park is a signature feature of the 12-acre Club Sienna complex. The youngest swimmers can splash in the zero-entry lagoon. Older swimmers can climb, slide and launch water gun fights in and around the massive play structure as they wait for the big, water-filled bucket to tip. Those seeking adventure can surf down twisting water slides into a large free-swim area or dive from boards suspended high in the air. Residents more serious about swimming enjoy the heated lap pool, which is also home to Sienna swim teams.
A day at the Resort at Sienna Springs is a day on vacation — a luxury vacation. The tropical setting of palm trees and lush landscaping transport you to the islands, while the freeform pool is a wonder of water exploration and play. Climb the tower to race down one of two water slides or simply lounge in the beach-entry lagoon. In-the-water features invite imaginative play for young swimmers. Seating poolside or under shade trellises is where you can open your favorite beach read. The Resort at Sienna Springs is where you can staycay all day.
Sienna Plantation's first pool and popular with Mommy (or Daddy) & Me groups, the Steep Bank Pool is nestled under towering oaks. With depths of no more than 3 feet, it's a place where little ones can wade in the shallows or safely learn to swim in a stretch of water perfect for novice swimmers. And if the kiddos tire of swimming, a shady playground is nearby. All of this makes the Steep Bank Pool an idyllic destination for hours of fun.


[Solved] Can a front user database call multiple back end databases?
Solved Can a front user database call multiple back end databases?
Each of the teams should be able to see all entries on each case but I'm concerned about housing all of the data in the same database. We had an older database (on Access 2003) with more than 60,000 cases and it was a nightmare to use, so slow! Each month we create 2500-3000 cases so we could reach that within two years so if there's a way to keep this small and tidy, I'd like to know.
How would I connect the front end to three back ends? Can I call multiple databases when mapping to external data?
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I think you are trying to overcomplicate the system (which will not speed it up). Poor performance with a moderately sized database like this indicates poor design of the underlying back-end. Correct design of tables and including the appropriate indexes should allow it to easily handle this workload.
I'd suggest that you invest in the services of an experienced professional database designer to set up the database.


While calling Brisbane, Australia home, she has built up a YouTube following surpassing 3.7 million hits. Lizzie regularly teaches dance classes at the Mad Dance House, a venue that opens it's doors to any and all levels of experience.
Some of her credits include work with Harley Davidson, Australian Idol, X-Factor, Adidas, Nike, Big Brother along with an impressive list of others.
With all of this credibility built up through her hard work and dedication, people want Lizzie. This past summer, Lizzie jetted out of the land down under and came to the states for two very exclusive workshops in Hollywood and Chicago.
We were there for her two-day clinic at the Visceral Dance Center on July 2nd & 3rd and got to witness Lizzie at work. Her most unique attribute isn't just her ability to move, but the way she pushes everyone else to be great is amazing in itself.
Thanks Lizzie. Your opportunities are only going to snowball with the skills you possess as a dance icon and the positive emotions that stem from your roots.
Check out the footage of Lizzie's stop in Chicago below!
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So … let's pretend that instead of being August 17th, it's MARCH 17th. Because if we do that, then I won't be five months late in posting this St. Patrick's Day recipe. Which I am.
I made these for the first time this year, and it made my family swoon. Really. My son asked for them again the following week. They came up in conversation later that month, and heads nodded at the memory. What more can you ask of a humble cupcake?
I've been cooking with wine pretty much all my cooking life, and I've made other cakes with Guinness. I don't have a problem with this, because I know that the alcohol cooks off in the process. But because the frosting in this recipe is not cooked, and because I know some people do not cook with alcohol, I've included suggestions for some non-alcoholic substitutes.
Preheat oven to 350° F and line cupcake pans with paper liners.
In medium pan, combine the stout, butter and cocoa powder. Stir and whisk until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and let cool ten minutes.
In mixer, beat eggs until fluffy, then add sour cream and vanilla and blend.
Add the stout mixture (which has cooled for ten minutes) and blend.
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt and mix well. Add these dry ingredients to the rest of the cupcake batter and mix just until combined. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl so no dry ingredients are left behind.
Pour batter into cupcake pan, filling the cups about 2/3 full. Bake 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Shave bittersweet chocolate into a heatproof bowl. I use my potato peeler for this.
In a pan, heat the 2/3 cup of heavy cream just until it comes to a simmer.
Add the butter (cut into slices for easier melting) and stir for one minute, then turn off heat and keep stirring until butter is melted.
Pour mixture over the shaved chocolate and stir until melted.
Add the 2 tsp of Bailey's OR 2 more tsp of heavy cream. Stir well.
Let ganache cool slightly while you prepare the cupcakes but cutting a small cone-shaped hole in the center of each. You just want to make enough room for a marble-sized amount of ganache.
If you really want to make a mess, you can spoon all the ganache into a piping bag and use that to fill the cupcake holes. But I didn't feel like using and then cleaning my piping bag twice, so I just used a small spoon to scoop the slightly-firm-but-still-soft ganache into the cupcake holes. Worked great for me.
In mixer, beat butter until fluffy.
Slowly add 6 cups of the sifted powdered sugar and mix well.
Add the Bailey's and heavy cream (or all cream) and mix until smooth.
Check the consistency of the frosting. If too thin, add more powdered sugar to thicken. I used as little sugar as I could get away with so it wasn't overpoweringly sweet.
Frost cupcakes. You can pipe the frosting into a piping bag or just spread with a spoon. But I think the piping looks nice.
Sprinkle with more shaved chocolate and a light sprinkling of kosher salt. That's not in any of the recipes I looked at, but I thought these cried out for a little salt.


Background: There is a strong rationale for usage of anti-angiogenic agents in epithelial ovarian cancer. Bevacizumab is the most widely investigated anti-VEGF agent and has shown promising results in recent clinical trials.
Objective: To review the rationale and usage of bevacizumab in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer; as mono-therapy, in combination with chemotherapy both as first line and for recurrent ovarian cancer as well as in combination with other targeted therapies.
Results: In epithelial ovarian cancer, angiogenesis promotes tumor growth, ascites formation and metastasis. Targeting VEGF in ovarian cancer patients may have indirect and direct cytotoxic effects.
Results of placebo controlled phase III trials, the GOG-218 and ICON7, of carboplatin-paclitaxel alone or combined with bevacizumab in chemo-naive patients and the OCEAN trial comparing carboplatin-gemcitabine with or without bevacizumab in women with recurrent platinum-sensitive epithelial ovarian cancer all suggest a benefit for the addition of bevacizumab on progression free survival. Additionally, bevacizumab in combination with other targeted therapies, such as sorafenib and everolimus are under investigation in phase II trials and the current knowledge of molecular predictors is discussed.
In Conclusion: Until now no survival benefit has been observed, but bevacizumab is the first anti-angiogenic agent demonstrating a progression free survival benefit in addition to standard chemotherapy regimens in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer, both in the upfront and recurrent setting. Mature overall survival data and the search for predictive biomarkers are important for the future role of bevacizumab in epithelial ovarian cancer.
Ovarian cancer, bevacizumab, angiogenesis, VEGF, chemotherapy, anti-VEGF agent, clinical trials, mono-therapy, metastasis, placebo controlled phase III trials.
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Is I'm A Celebrity on tonight and is it a live episode?
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AFTER Storm Arwen battered the UK over the weekend, ITV was forced to evacuate the I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! cast and put the show on hold.
However, there's reason to hope that the show will be returning for a brand new live episode tonight – Monday, November 29, 2021.
Is I'm A Celebrity on tonight?
Both Saturday and Sunday night's episodes (November 27 and 28) were cancelled due to extreme weather conditions, and it's not totally clear if the celebs have been able to return to Gwrych Castle just yet.
However, as ITV has yet to officially cancel Monday, November 29, episode it looks like – at the moment at least – the plan is to go ahead with the show.
The show is also scheduled as normal on ITV's TV Guide.
Why was I'm a Celebrity cancelled last night?
I'm A Celeb did not air on either the November 27 and 28.
Instead, ITV played two "best of" shows to fill the prime-time 9pm slots.
The celebrities were removed from Gwrych Castle in North Wales, and only essential crew remained on site.
The bad weather caused a tree to crash into the castle, leaving no option but to take the celebs to safety.
Storm Arwen also ripped through a 200ft production tent.
On Saturday, November 27, 2021, The Sun revealed that the decision was made in a bid to speed up the show's return to the airwaves.
A source told us: "This move has been taken in a bid to speed up the show's return to the screen. Everyone is committed to getting it back on screen as fast as possible.
"As part of that they've decided to take the celebrities out and put them back into quarantine like they were before they went into the castle.
"Once the site is all safe and ready to film again then they'll return."
How long will I'm A Celebrity be off-air for?
On Saturday, November 17, ITV officially announced that the show would not air on Saturday or Sunday – but left plans for Monday's show up in the air.
Instead of the usual live show, Saturday and Sunday's episodes were a compilation of highlights from previous series narrated by hosts Ant and Dec.
It marked the first time an episode of I'm A Celebrity has been pulled in its 19-year history.
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Lego Unveils Chinese New Year Temple Fair and Lion Dancers for Spring Festival 2020
Lego's Spring Festival 2020 sets look pretty exciting
By Jake Newby November 5, 2019
Home > Daily Drip > Lego Unveils Chinese New Year Temple Fair and Lion Dancers for Spring Festival 2020
After the Spring Festival dinner, dragon dance troupe, and dragon boat race sets, Lego has two new China-focused creations coming our way for Spring Festival 2020: a lion dance troupe and a bustling festival complex. We were kind of hoping for a full Journey to the West set, but we'll take these for now.
The lion dance set seems kind of an obvious go-to after the dragon dance one for the Year of the Pig, but when put together with the Spring Festival-time temple fair offering it looks pretty exciting. That's how they're marketing the sets — recognizing that they probably look more impressive as a combination — as this image (from Lego's official Weibo account) shows:
You can see the temple fair up top there, also from the account, and this is the lion dancer set:
And here's a video exploring both of the Spring Festival 2020 sets in a bit more detail:
Take my money.
The new additions come with plenty of festival trappings and crowd-pleasing Chinese characteristics such as new years greetings banners hanging on trees, fireworks, a shadow puppet show, mantou, and a toy panda for sale at one of the temple fair stalls. There's also a guy dressed as a rat to go with the "pig man" figure from 2019.
The Chinese New Year Lego Sets You've Been Waiting For Are Now Here
The two sets were unveiled as part of the China International Import Expo trade fair that's currently shutting down parts of Shanghai. They're due out on December 26, one month before we enter the Year of the Rat, and as with the previous "Chinese festival special edition" sets are likely to only be sold (officially) in select Lego stores in Asia. Update: Scratch that. Lego have seen the error of their regional exclusivity ways; the official announcement makes clear that the sets will be available worldwide from January 10. Very exciting.
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In 1889, Charles W. Macune organized the National Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union. The organization had three million members by 1890. This organization only permitted whites to join. At the same time, the National Colored Farmers' Alliance and Cooperative Union formed for African Americans. Both of these organizations began in the South, but they quickly moved to the North and the West as well. Regional Farmers' Alliances had existed before the advent of the two national organizations. Hoping to bring more pressure to bear on politicians and business owners, the regional alliances united together in the national groups. The Farmers' Alliances grew out of the Patrons of Husbandry. While the Grange was a more social organization, Farmers' Alliances were much more politically active.
The Farmers' Alliances called for a graduated income tax, state ownership of the railroads, lower tariffs, and "free silver." The Farmers' Alliances had some success during the 1880s and 1890s in having supporters elected to local and state offices. In Nebraska, Farmers' Alliances supporters had gained control of the state legislature by 1890.
In Ohio, the Farmers' Alliances existed but did not meet with much success in recruiting members. While conditions were difficult for farmers across the United States, Ohio farmers faced fewer problems than their counterparts in the South and the West. By the early 1890s, the Framers' Alliances had given way to the Populist Party. In Ohio's gubernatorial election of 1891, the Populist candidate received less than one percent of the votes that were cast.
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