The Numbers: A tale of two NDPs
Could the path laid out by Manitoba’s Wab Kinew be the answer? Plus, new federal and Ontario numbers, and a tough quiz for Eric.
The first two serious contenders for the federal NDP leadership have emerged in Heather McPherson and Avi Lewis, according to recent reporting. But the challenge they have ahead of them to rehabilitate the ailing New Democratic Party is enormous. Could the path laid out by Manitoba’s Wab Kinew be the answer?
This week on The Numbers, Eric and Philippe discuss where the NDP goes from here as its leadership race officially begins. We also chat about whether we’re seeing any corroboration of last week’s polling numbers that showed some Liberal slippage, plus the potential for a couple of federal by-elections in the next few months.
Then, we break down the results of the Spruce Woods by-election in Manitoba, where the incumbent PCs were nearly upset in a safe riding. Plus, new poll numbers in Ontario disagree on where Doug Ford stands — is he in a dominant position, or just a really good one?
Finally, Philippe ups the ante with another Quiz. And, after Eric’s 10/10 score last week, this Quiz is a tough one.
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