I think it has to be said.
Of course we're happy Eby lost. Anyone with a functioning brain knew he had to go. So, Amen to that!
But understanding what really happened in this election takes the use of that same functioning brain.
Calling this BC’s first conservative government in almost 100 years ignores the obvious: that the Christy Clark Liberals are back, this time dressed in blue instead of red.
Let's not forget that Christy Clark's Liberals became so unpopular that voters turned to the NDP. So it feels a lot like we've swapped the same old for, well, the same old.
I like Lorne, a former BC Liberal himself, and I'm willing to give him a chance. But let's call it what it is. I'll judge this BC Liberal 2.0 government by its actions and results, and I sincerely hope those reflect the promises made to voters.
Truth should come before narrative. The media pundits, and plenty of others, should try it sometime.