News What caused the NDP's surge in the Canadian election results?

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The recent election race in Canada transformed dramatically following a debate, with the NDP gaining significant ground at the expense of the Liberals and Bloc in Quebec. This unexpected surge has led to unpredictable results, with many analysts and party members caught off guard. A notable moment included comedian Mike Ward embracing NDP leader Jack Layton on a popular talk show, which may have energized younger voters. As polls closed, reports indicated a potential conservative majority government, marking a historic shift with the NDP positioned as the opposition for the first time. The Liberals and Bloc faced severe losses, with the Bloc's influence seemingly diminished. The election has been described as a revolutionary moment for Canada, with some expressing surprise and concern over the new conservative majority while others welcomed the NDP's rise. Overall, the election results reflect a significant change in the political landscape, particularly in Quebec.
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What started out as an uneventful race became quite interesting after the debate. The NDP surged at the expense the Liberals and the Bloc in Quebec, to the point where many results have become unpredictable.

At one point, a Canadian version of Chris Rock (Mike Ward) hugged Layton on a popular talk show. This may have triggered the younger crowd to get involved.

Numbers coming in in a few hours.
 
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Dr Lots-o'watts said:
What started out as an uneventful race became quite interesting after the debate. The NDP surged at the expense the Liberals and the Bloc in Quebec, to the point where many results have become unpredictable.

At one point, a Canadian version of Chris Rock (Mike Ward) hugged Layton on a popular talk show. This may have triggered the younger crowd to get involved.

Numbers coming in in a few hours.

I am getting some numbers now, as the polls here have been closed for an hour.

My daughter voted twice! She is four years old, and she was allowed to put both my ballot and my wife's ballot into the box.
 
Unbelievable. Quebec has turned NDP! No one, not the party members, not the analysts, not the media, not the polls, have predicted anything close to this! The wave has kept increasing until tonight. Liberals have dropped like a rock, and the Bloc in my eyes, is practically dead.

The next government will be conservative with, for the first time ever, the NDP as opposition.

Most of these representatives have never set foot in parliament. One of the star conservatives is being beat by a young girl known only by a lately released black and white photo.
 
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omg this is close!

This must be what sports fans feel like on the ninth hole of a basball game!
 
A few weeks ago, the most boring campaign ever.

Tonight, the closest Canada has been to anything near a revolution in a long time.

Majority conservative government with NDP as opposition.
 
Dr Lots-o'watts said:
A few weeks ago, the most boring campaign ever.

Tonight, the closest Canada has been to anything near a revolution in a long time.

Majority conservative government with NDP as opposition.

Yes, I suppose it was quite some time ago when Canadians wiped the Conservative party right off of the map, huh?

Anyhow.

Fasten all seatbelts, folks, this is going to be bumpy. And bring some wet wipes too. Because it's going to be messy.
 
A majority ... wow

NDP opposition - good

Lib leader gone
Bloc leader gone

wow .
 
I'm most surprised and pleased about the Bloc.

never liked them.
 
Dr Lots-o'watts said:
Tonight, the closest Canada has been to anything near a revolution in a long time.

So considerate, being so quiet up there with your revolution! Y'all are best neighbors ever *sniff*.
 
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lisab said:
So considerate, being so quiet up there with your revolution! Y'all are best neighbors ever *sniff*.

So sorry, didn't mean to wake you. :blushing: We'll keep it down.
 
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Might be that Canada can welcome Quebec back into the county with the knockout of the Bloc.

Thanks Quebec. Merci.
And Welcome to the Green Party
Congratulations Elizabeth May.

She finally got on TV :)
 
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I'm shocked at how the Liberals and especially the Bloc just got demolished. Not crazy about the new Conservative majority, however.
 
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Very depressing.
 
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Canada got drunk last night and woke up this morning married to Steven Harper.
 
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WOW to this entire election campaign, especially after the debates on April 12. Look at this graph:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2011FederalElectionPolls.png

The NDP's shot up 15% in 4 weeks. 15%! The election results (also on the graph) are very similar to what polls predicted, but still, it's astounding.
 

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