I think John Murney has the campaign outlook summed up pretty well, to this point. The Sask Liberals are in play as a contender for seats this time, because unlike the 2003 fear and smear campaign the NDP ran well enough to win in a shocker, they just don’t have the fear working for them now. Their fear campaign was partly uncovered by blogger and SFL bigwig Larry Hubich, and the smear campaign revealed by forum poster, and no longer anonymous troll “famouspipeliner”, Jeff Potts.
In 2003, there was a sense generated by the NDP, that if people didn’t vote for them the Sask Party would take office. This time in 2007 there are so few people who don’t realize the Sask Party is going to win, that the NDP are no longer seen as the natural choice to provide a majority government defence against Brad Wall’s team of political reformers. There are exceptions who must have ignored the plight of anyone on a wait list, or driving on a highway other than #1, #11, or West #16.
With years of failed NDP initiatives under Calvert’s belt, long time NDP supporters have to be wondering why they wouldn’t choose a socially progressive and successful business man, David Karwacki, to lead the opposition against Wall’s enigmatic rise to power. David has come out strongly in favour of not-for-profit medical care, so it doesn’t mean that the only party that ensures equal care for all people in different income levels would be the NDP. The Sask Liberals have offered that for quite some time. They pay attention to what is working elsewhere, too.
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DMD | 26-Oct-07 at 7:07 pm | Permalink
I pretty much agree, but having recently driven a fair bit all over the province, I’d say the only highway that can be safely left on your list is the 1–certainly the 16 is in bad shape in broad stretches between Saskatoon and the Battlefords and even 11 is steadily deteriorating. Frankly, the NDP has gotten off easy on the whole highways issue in this campaign since all of rural SK, and even places like Meadow, are in the bag for the SP, and everyone has been focussing on Regina and Saskatoon. But I have to say if I didný live in Regina, I’d be even more infuriated by the roads…
Saskboy | 26-Oct-07 at 11:20 pm | Permalink
I meant west of Saskatoonon 16, because it’s better than east of Toon, since it’s not twinned even. I was on it a few months ago and didn’t think it sucked, aside from the sinkhole.
Diamond | 26-Oct-07 at 11:50 pm | Permalink
It is strange how much time John and you spend talking about the Liberals are how great a chance they have on electing MLAs.
lance | 27-Oct-07 at 12:01 am | Permalink
“I was on it a few months ago and didn’t think it sucked, aside from the sinkhole.”
Classic sentence! LOL!
Saskboy | 27-Oct-07 at 12:21 am | Permalink
Diamond, it might be strange, if you didn’t see our notices that we support the Sask Liberals, and that my Dad is the SK Liberal candidate in Wood River.
I base my opinion on facts though, so if you have points to make where I’m incorrect, please try to do that.
John Murney | 27-Oct-07 at 12:34 pm | Permalink
I made it abundantly clear on Day 1 of the election campaign that I am a Saskatchewan Liberal, something I am very proud of. Diamond is too ashamed to reveal her/his own identity.