Is the Liberal Party's Popularity at Risk in Upcoming Canadian Elections?

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The discussion revolves around the potential risks to the Liberal Party's popularity in the upcoming Canadian elections. Participants express their views on the current political landscape, the performance of the Conservative Party, and their voting intentions, reflecting on the implications for both federal and provincial politics.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express strong support for the Liberal Party, emphasizing the need to prevent a Conservative majority.
  • Others suggest that a minority Conservative government might be acceptable, with the possibility of switching back to a Liberal government in the future.
  • Concerns are raised about the Conservative Party's clarity on their agenda, particularly regarding public health care, with references to past leadership and policies.
  • One participant notes the importance of local candidates over party affiliation, indicating a preference for voting based on individual merit.
  • There is a mixed reception to the new style of political debates, with some finding it more engaging than traditional formats.
  • Frustration with the current political climate is expressed, with one participant stating that no candidates have impressed them yet.
  • Another participant highlights the potential challenges for the incumbent Liberal candidate due to the unpopularity of provincial Liberals, despite the federal Conservatives not being popular in their area.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus, as there are multiple competing views regarding the effectiveness and future of the Liberal and Conservative parties. Disagreement exists on the desirability of a Conservative majority versus minority government.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions reflect local political dynamics that may influence voting behavior, such as the popularity of provincial parties affecting federal candidates. There is also a lack of clarity on the implications of party policies and their reception among voters.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in Canadian politics, election strategies, and the dynamics between federal and provincial party popularity may find this discussion relevant.

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Who's watching it?

Who's Canadian?

Who's keeping up on it?

I'm a Liberal for this election for sure, and I feel everything should be done to stop a Conservative (Bush/McCain) majority.
 
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I think we need at least one more term of conservatives (but maybe best as a minority), and then we can switch back to a liberal gov't.

And no, I'm not watching it, as I don't get any TV channels.
 
NeoDevin said:
I think we need at least one more term of conservatives (but maybe best as a minority), and then we can switch back to a liberal gov't.

And no, I'm not watching it, as I don't get any TV channels.

No way!

Are you crazy? I think the Conservatives are way off the mark. I'm willing to settle for a minority Conservative government, but NEVER majority. They are not clear about the agenda at all.

Harper was the president of the Citizens Coalition in the 90's with one of its top priorities was to dismantle the public health care system. To this day, as Prime Minister, he still does not commit to maintain public health care as the model system of Canadians. He only says he will continue to invest current money into it and not necessarily adjust budgets or anything of the like to save it from further deteriation. He chooses his words wisely. You're missing out. The reporter himself and Gilles Duceppe has burned him bad twice. I'm sure Harper wishes he can re-answer those screw ups. (He agreed his policies aren't working well.)
 
That's why I said it would be best as a minority. I don't think we're ready to have the liberals back in power yet, next election I will probably vote liberal, but for this one I'm voting conservative, and hoping they only get a minority (my riding is something like 90% conservative anyways, so it's not like I'll make a difference either way).
 
I am Canadian, therefore I never get to vote for a Prime Minister.
I vote for the best person in my area. Not too difficult as we have one smart person and two wannabe's running.

I like the new style of debate, putting the candidates around a table rather than at podiums. They could get fingers in faces this way.
 
It was interesting to compare to the other debate.
At least this was nearly a debate rather than two people taking it in turn to spout rehearsed soundbites.
 
One week to go and nobody has impressed me yet.

Canadian politics suck.
 
I know that I'm not voting Conservative. The incumbent in my riding is a Liberal, but he might have a hard time getting re-elected, not because the federal Conservatives are popular here, but because the governing provincial Liberals are so unpopular.
 

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