Doug Ford’s Tories soar to a record high in poll as Marit Stiles’ NDP struggles
Abacus Data: 53%
Aug. 27, 2025
Based on Robert BenzieQueen’s Park Bureau Chief
Premier Doug Ford’s flying high; Marit Stiles hitting very low.
Ford – 53% all time high
Stiles – 12% all time low
Crombie – 27%
Schreiner – 5%
Plausible reasons for Ford popularity
- opposes T**** tariffs aggressively
- aggressive stance against crime
- strong demand for reform to bail system
- complains about high prices, food costs
- hitting the right notes in line with populace’s anxieties
Ford, along with his campaign managers, have learned from the past. Ford’s support among the provincial populace comes grows when he says less, promises less. Additionally, he gains in support when he parrots the same sentiments as the people: anti-crime, judicial system modification, bail system review, opposing rising costs. So listen, absorb and regurgitate equals increase in popularity. Simple, straightforward and successful.
Ford and his team have learned. Listen, absorb, regurgitate, repeat.
“He’s tapping into the emotions people are feeling and it’s further endeared him to much of the province,” he said,
“Ford isn’t just holding his coalition together, he’s expanding it.”
