Re: The NDP may be in even bigger trouble than we think
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 11:15 am
by Dr Strangelove
Re: The NDP may be in even bigger trouble than we think
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 12:06 pm
by testerone
Nathan Cullen sign up for French immersion now.
Re: The NDP may be in even bigger trouble than we think
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 12:37 pm
by hitest
I voted for Singh in the last election wipe-out. Now that the NDP has all but ceased to exist (7 seats) I'm re-evaluating where to park my vote. Green?! I suppose things can change between now and 2029.
Re: The NDP may be in even bigger trouble than we think
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 1:02 pm
by Dr Strangelove
Way too early and far too many variables we can't even see yet. NDP could very well cease to exist and that implosion will cause a rift in the liberal party but in a time of crisis that could still be abated with the rally to the flag effect while the country is still under threat. There is a possibility that the greens and NDP do a shotgun wedding and merge but they are like oil and water at this point. Till the NDP has a leadership review and pp solidifies his control of the the right everything is up for grabs.
Re: The NDP may be in even bigger trouble than we think
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:36 pm
by al_keda
The way Carney is going, if they signed up Kinew to lead I would be behind that 100%.
Unless Carney is playing 3D chess here.
Re: The NDP may be in even bigger trouble than we think
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2025 9:40 am
by hitest
al_keda wrote: Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:36 pm
The way Carney is going, if they signed up Kinew to lead I would be behind that 100%.
Unless Carney is playing 3D chess here.
I like Kinew. He was elected in 23 so I suspect he'll stay on. The Federal NDP is dead in the water. I found it quite demoralizing how Canada completely rejected the NDP. I suspect that vote was partly fueled by fear and nationalistic pride (rallying around the new PM).
I have no read on Carney. I think he's a brilliant economist, but, who knows what is the best way to deal with the orange stain?! I wish our PM well. Trump is a lunatic.
Re: The NDP may be in even bigger trouble than we think
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2025 11:05 am
by Dr Strangelove
Kinew and Eby have both been doing S tier work in this maelstrom of madness. Can't see either going to run federal but they are great templates.
Re: The NDP may be in even bigger trouble than we think
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:20 pm
by testerone
I didn't vote for Singh, I voted for our local NDP candidate that did a fine job last few years. Cullen was the MP before him but went provincial.
Unforunately we ended up with a Tory who instantly gave a speech about how 'weak' Canada was and can rot in his constituency office AFAIC.
I know Cullen, he's a plain talker a la Jack Layton that can ditch the showmanship and talk common sense into voters.
Re: The NDP may be in even bigger trouble than we think
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2025 9:09 am
by hitest
testerone wrote: Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:20 pmI know Cullen, he's a plain talker a la Jack Layton that can ditch the showmanship and talk common sense into voters.
I'm not a fan of Cullen. If he becomes the leader I won't vote NDP.