A new poll out from the Angus Reid Institute shows public impression of the B.C. NDP leader, David Eby, and the B.C. Conservative leader, Lorne Doerkson, could be the biggest obstacle they have to overcome in the upcoming provincial election.

For Eby, according to the poll, he has to overcome a reputation that is already established, since he has been in power of the B.C. government for two years. 

The Angus Reid poll found that 78 per cent of British Columbians had something they disliked about Eby. Twenty-four per cent found him dishonest or that he has a history of broken promises. Twenty per cent think he is a weak or ineffective leader. 

The poll found that less than half of those surveyed had something positive to say about Eby. Thirteen per cent cited his personal character, 13 per cent said his leadership and competence and 12 per cent stated his policies or NDP values.

When it comes to Doerkson, the poll found that 31 per cent say they don’t know enough about him in order to name something they like. He is not an established leader like Eby.

Twenty-nine per cent were also unable to identify something that they disliked. When it came to undecided voters, 55 per cent could not name a positive attribute and 50 per cent could not offer a criticism.

For those who had already formed impressions about Doerkson, 14 per cent gave him positive reviews for his conservative values, representing a change or fresh start and perceived honesty. On the other hand, critics of Doerkson pointed to his conservative ideology (18 per cent), 10 per cent his inexperience, and 10 per cent had concerns about where his party stands on social issues and with more extreme elements within the party.