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I’m broadly of the view that MPs really should seek to represent their electorate first, so, if she believes this is the best way to represent her electorate and that’s her motivation, fine. But, it’s not great for the health of Canadian democracy overall to move closer to a two-party system.
I would really like to see the NDP have a federal resurgence. It’s going to have to come through new messaging that can cut through and connect with voters. It will be tough to make that happen while fear of the US is the main emotional driver pushing non-Maple-MAGA Canadians to huddle together under the banner of the Liberals. That could well take years, but on the other side of it there will be opportunity if the groundwork is done right while the party is on the outside.
A lot of Canadians are feeling cost of living woes. I think that’s how the Conservatives did so well last election. It’s mind boggling that the NDP hasn’t been able to represent that to the electorate and purpose solutions that catch voters attention - but I guess that tells us something about the NDP.
This is bullshit. If an MP wants to switch parties, they should hold a by-election.
What pork is Carney giving her? Senate appointment?
Why? Parties aren’t part of our system.
They won to be an MP, being in a club doesn’t change that.
Apparently most voters didn’t vote for the sake of the person. Half of the voters don’t even know the name of the local candidate: https://narrativeresearch.ca/only-half-of-canadians-know-the-names-of-the-candidates-in-their-riding-and-voting-is-generally-based-on-loyalty-to-a-party-or-topical-policies-and-issues/
*Supports Avi Lewis*
*Joins Liberals*
At least with the Conservative floor crossers, you can see how they would get the idea of Carney maybe helping advance their ultimate goals. But this does not make sense to me. The way Carney is governing is pretty much at odds with Avi Lewis-type policy.
As disappointed as I am to see what little remains of the NDP further erode towards a 2 party system, I completely understand why she would switch.
Rebuilding the NDP starts with setting direction via the leadership election. I think both frontrunners offer visions that would prove popular with a significant portion of Canadians. For now it’s Carney’s vision that dominates the conversation and it’s proving popular in the absence of a better one, while keeping whatever the fuck PP’s selling on the shelf.
NICE! Nearly a slam dunk for a majority now
Just depends on the outcome of the byelections
Two are needed, two are safe seats, the Liberals have a double digit poll lead.
