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Ep. #113: A blue tide in Newfoundland & Labrador?

Nov 10, 2023

Discussion on the political landscape in Newfoundland and Labrador, including the rise of the Conservatives, the liberal's lead in voting intentions, and Mike Connors' new book on the Newfoundland Press Gallery. Analysis of the political dynamics in Newfoundland and Labrador, focusing on the provincial Liberal Party and Progressive Conservative Party. Exploration of the NDP's history, growth in Labrador, and the shifting voting patterns. Examination of affordability challenges, carbon tax exemption request, and potential outcomes of a political strategy in Newfoundland and Labrador. Highlighting the province's significance in battleground seats and its role in reelecting Justin Trudeau.

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The Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, pose a new challenge to the ruling Liberals in Newfoundland and Labrador, potentially leading to a shift in power.

The opposition Progressive Conservatives (PCs) have a new, steady, and experienced leader, Tony Wakeham, who has aligned more closely with the federal Conservatives, adding a new dynamic to the political landscape.

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The Political Landscape in Newfoundland and Labrador

The latest polls suggest the Conservatives under Pierpoliev might turn the province blue, posing a new challenge to Premier Andrew Fury's Liberals. The Liberals have been in power since 2015 but are now facing a more distant relationship with the federal Liberals. The provincial Liberals have been emphasizing affordability issues, particularly around home heating oil and the carbon tax. The opposition Progressive Conservatives (PCs) have a new leader, Tony Wakeham, who is seen as steady and experienced, and they have been aligning more closely with the federal Conservatives. Overall, the political scene in Newfoundland and Labrador is becoming more competitive and may lead to a shift in power.

Introduction

2min

Political Scene in Newfoundland and Labrador

12min

Newfoundland and Labrador's NDP and the Growing Conservative Party

9min

The Challenge of Affordability and the Carbon Tax Carve-Out

2min

Political Strategy in Newfoundland and Labrador: Carve Out and Potential Outcomes

4min

Increased Attention and Political Battlegrounds in Newfoundland & Labrador

4min

The Liberals have held sway in Newfoundland and Labrador ever since the federal and provincial parties won the elections of 2015. But that could be changing. The latest polls suggest Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives might turn the province blue, and while Premier Andrew Furey’s Liberals are still narrowly ahead in provincial voting intentions, they now face a new challenger as the opposition PCs have a new leader.

Joining me this week to chat about the political scene in Newfoundland and Labrador is Tim Powers, chairperson at Summa Strategies, and Mike Connors, co-anchor of the NTV Evening Newshour and former legislative reporter in St. John’s.

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The Writ

Ep. #113: A blue tide in Newfoundland & Labrador?

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Political Landscape in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Role of the PC Opposition

The Impact of Federal Politics

The Issue of Affordability and the Carve-Out

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