Carney's National Approval Ratings Rise, Even Among Conservatives...

Ever wondered what Prime Minister Mark Carney’s approval ratings are compared to Pierre Poilievre’s? Would you believe me if I told that you Conservative voters are warming up to PM Carney? Keep watching to find out. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s national and cross-party approval ratings are on the rise, according to new survey data procured by Spark Advocacy (linked in the Further Reading materials below). But, facts don’t stop the sensationalization of headlines and political commentators pointing to potential cracks in support for the Carney administration. In Episode 165 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, Bill discusses the complexities of maintaining popularity in politics, particularly in the context of recent leadership changes in Canada. He highlights the fluctuating approval ratings of political leaders, focusing on Mark Carney's early tenure as Prime Minister and the unusual cross-party support he has garnered. The conversation also touches on the challenges of political polarization and the legislative changes Carney is proposing, which have received bipartisan support. Overall, the episode provides insights into the current political landscape in Canada and the factors influencing public opinion.This episode was recorded on June 19, 2025.Become a paid SubStack subscriber or YouTube channel member to hear Bill’s personal stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, MORAL OF THE STORY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinDon’t forget to like, follow and subscribe across our channels! Thank you.Listen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastWATCH New Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisisbillkelly.bsky.socialFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheBillKellyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebillkellypodcastSubStack: billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes’ on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents. Thanks for joining these critical discussions in critical times!CHAPTERS00:00 The Challenge of Popularity in Politics03:00 Mark Carney’s Approval Ratings06:06 Navigating Political Challenges and Leadership SupportFURTHER READINGCarney approval level hits 67%https://sparkadvocacy.ca/insights/2025/06/carney-approval-level-hits-67US style polarization in Canada? Maybe not.https://sparkadvocacy.ca/insights/2025/06/us-style-polarization-in-canada-maybe-notCarney’s economy bill split into 2 votes on major projects, internal tradehttps://globalnews.ca/news/11251166/house-of-commons-summer-break-bill-c5-vote/Liberals to pass major projects bill this week with Conservative supporthttps://nationalpost.com/news/canada/liberals-to-pass-major-projects-bill-this-week-with-conservative-supportHASHTAGS#News#Politics#BreakingNews#canadianpolitics#CanadianNews#PoliticalPodcast#PoliticalNews#PoliticalCommentary#NewsUpdates#PoliticalInsights#NewsCommentary#TodayNews#NewsToday#MarkCarney#Liberal This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe