I heard about this on The Current this morning and thought two things:
1) Fantastic example of collective action!
2) How is this NOT political?!
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How will the economy affect the election? What political science research tells us
The election was pushed off the front pages by the crisis surrounding the financial industry in the
Crisis Within the Bloc
Even with new media reports nearly every day in Quebec of separatist politicians taking a swipe at the Bloc, I was reluctant to believe there was a real problem within the party. Rather, I thought some separatists might be more inclined to sway voters to a different party (odd as that might sound).
I’m beginning to realise, however, that it’s both: colleagues of mine much closer to the Bloc suggest there is a "genuine crisis" and it centres around the idea that right-wing viewpoints and ideas are no longer welcome within the party.
The National Election in Surrey
More on B.C. races: Shane Edwards also has a great ongoing series on the local campaigns in Surrey (on Fleetwood – Port Kells, Surrey North, and Newton – North Delta).
Surrey’s politics at the national, provincial, and municipal levels are
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B.C. Ridings to Watch
The Georgia Straight has a "Five Ridings to Watch" column. I have to grudgingly concede that Vancouver Centre has turned into one of the most interesting local races in the province, if not the country. Hedy Fry has been around for a long time and has cultivated good relationships with most groups in the riding. But Lorne Mayencourt has been a local MLA since 2001 and has worked with the same constituents as Fry. Mayencourt has to be considered a star candidate for the Tories. Fry should hold on to this riding, but she may be battered by a weak national Liberal campaign. Fry pulled off a shocker in this riding in 1993 when she defeated Kim Campbell; Mayencourt may pull off just such a surprise victory this time around.
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