Most disapprove of long federal election campaign, but most Conservative voters like it

And Ned Franks says although the long campaign might benefit the government if voters lose interest, nothing is guaranteed for the government.

PARLIAMENT HILL—A majority of Canadians, including a substantial number of Conservative Party supporters, disapprove of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s decision to call a general election earlier than expected this year with an 11-week campaign costing taxpayers tens of millions of d...

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