Nobody's Happy About the BC Snap Election ft. Jen St. Denis (Podcast)
Untangling the web of BC electoral politics
This week on The North State, I spoke to senior editor at The Tyee Jen St. Denis about all the hubbub surrounding BC's snap election. RSS feed here. Apple Podcasts link here.
Description
After weeks (even years) of a dysfunctional opposition, BC's NDP premier David Eby called a snap election shortly after the resignation of Kerry-Lynne Findlay as leader of the BC Consevative Party. Almost two years after a provincial election that saw a barely functioning political entity almost form government, there has been enough political snakery to fill several books in the BC Conservatives, and enough disaffection with the NDP to fill several MLA seats. Senior editor at The Tyee, Jen St. Denis joins Scott to explain the chaos, how Eby's plan may be backfiring and the increasing racism and threats lacing BC election cycles.
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Sources and Further Reading
Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as leader of the B.C. Conservative Party - CBC News
It’s On! Opposition Scrambles as Eby Calls Election - The Tyee
John Rustad resigns as leader of B.C. Conservative Party - CBC News
Harassment and Hate on the Municipal Campaign Trail - The Tyee
Lorne Doerkson talks values as he leads B.C. Conservatives into election - CBC News
Who is Lorne Doerkson? Meet the B.C. Conservatives' new interim leader - Vancouver Sun
Did David Eby Make a Big Mistake? - The Tyee
How DRIPA drove the B.C. government to a crisis point - CBC News
If the BC Conservatives win, Doerkson's status as premier could be challenged in court: Sharma - Business In Vancouver
Doerkson could lead party for years without leadership vote, B.C. Conservatives say - The Globe and Mail
