Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_23 ( liberal VARCHAR, new_democratic VARCHAR, dates VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What percentage of people polled aligned with the Liberal party according to the August 2008 poll that reported 36% aligning with New Democratic party?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT liberal FROM table_name_23 WHERE new_democratic = "36%" AND dates = "august 2008"