It’s dirty politics at its worst.
David Eby and the NDP called an unnecessary and callous snap election two years early because they believed they could win again while the opposition was without a permanent leader.
They ignored municipal and school-board candidates who were already campaigning, as well as the Union of BC Municipalities’ request to wait.
Maybe that was part of the plan. With municipal elections underway, the NDP may have calculated that British Columbians would have less time to focus on its record: spending, massive deficits, health-care challenges, crime and disorder, the toxic-drug crisis and rising costs.
I supported Kerry-Lynne Findlay in the leadership race, along with thousands of others. I understand the frustration and disappointment many people feel about what happened.
But I hope we will set those feelings aside and seize this opportunity to change course with a new government.
This appeal is for all British Columbians: conservatives, centrists, independents, disillusioned NDP voters, working families, seniors, young people and small-business owners. Particularly, I appeal to those considering OneBC and CenterBC.
We may not agree on everything, but for those who believe life has become increasingly difficult under the NDP, the choice is clear: support Lorne Doerkson and the BC Conservatives.
Let’s not allow disagreement or bitterness to cost us this opportunity to turn British Columbia around.