Conservative voters 4 times more likely to spread COVID-19 than Lib/NDP

A new Angus Reid poll suggests that there is a correlation between political party affiliation and COVID-19 compliance. The survey, which categorizes Canadians into three categories — Infection Fighters, Inconsistent and Cynical Spreaders — finds that supporters of the Conservative Party of Canada are four times more likely to be Cynical Spreaders, who “disregard most, if not all, COVID-19 safety precautions.” Eight per cent of both Liberal and NDP voters are said to be Cynical Spreaders compared with 32 per cent of Conservative voters.

Political affiliation is correlated with a person’s categorization on our COVID Compliance Index. Past CPC voters are four-times more likely to be Cynical Spreaders than those who voted Liberal/NDP:https://t.co/djWYHKtMMy pic.twitter.com/Yyv6dIqb3n
— Angus Reid Institute (@angusreidorg) August 17, 2020

Conservative Party voters four times more likely to spread COVID-19 than Liberal and NDP supporters according to a new Angus Reid poll

The Angus Reid Institute conducted an online survey from Aug. 5 to 8, 2020, among a representative randomized sample of 1,511 Canadian adults who are members of Angus Reid Forum. For more detailed survey results, including the complete methodology, please visit the Angus Reid website. ■

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