Prof. Gerald Baier says Christy Clark would be an “interesting candidate” to replace Trudeau
Professor Baier says “somebody like Clark makes an interesting candidate because she has a track record – she can point to several years of successful governing in British Columbia.”
Op-ed: Prof Stewart Prest explains why young voters are backing populist parties
Professor Stewart Prest says young voters worldwide are turning against incumbents, looking for more radical and populist alternatives because they believe the social contract has failed them
Prof. Gerald Baier and Prof. Stewart Prest on the deferral of provincial issues to the federal government
Professor Gerald Baier and Professor Stewart Prest said it’s common for provincial politicians to defer some responsibility onto the federal government, especially close to an election.
Prof. Stewart Prest on MLA Elenore Sturko’s defection to BC Conservatives
Professor Stewart Prest explains that Elenore Sturko is running in Surrey-Coverdale because her current seat, Surrey South, already has a Conservative candidate. The ridings share similar demographics, meaning similar campaign messaging can be used.
Prof. Gerald Baier suggests campaign strategies for the B.C. United
Professor Gerald Baier suggests that “its time to play to their strengths which is going to be the quality of some of those local candidates” given the recent defections from B.C. United to the B.C. Conservatives.
Prof. Gerald Baier comments on the “explosive momentum” of the B.C. Conservatives
Professor Gerald Baier explains that the defection of well-known B.C. United MLA Elenore Sturko to the Conservatives may help moderate accusations of extremism the Conservatives could face during the election and help attract centrist voters.
Prof. Stewart Prest explains why the B.C. Conservatives rejected the non-competition agreement
Professor Stewart Prest says the possibility of the B.C. Conservatives “finishing close second in the polls” means they have little to gain from an election deal compared to the B.C. United.
Prof. Matthew Wright discusses the rise of anti-immigration sentiments in the United States
Professor Matthew Wright suggests that the United States’ anti-immigrant shift is caused by a renewed public desire for “law-and-order” policies prompted by the pandemic-era rise in crime and the Biden-era increase in border-crossing attempts.
Prof. Gerald Baier comments on the B.C. Conservatives recent popularity
Professor Gerald Baier says the trend of the B.C. Conservatives owning the centre right continues proving the trend is not just a blip.
Prof. Gerald Baier discusses the grassroots Conservative movement in B.C.
Professor Gerald Baier explains that the Conservative Party of B.C. benefits from sharing their name with the Conservative Party of Canada, which is surging in national and regional popularity.