How polls in British Columbia changed and B.C. United collapsed
The podcast explores how a party with such a long-standing history could collapse so quickly and what this means for the closely contested election.
In today's episode of The Big Story podcast, the spotlight is on B.C.'s Conservative Party, which is poised for a surprising victory in the upcoming provincial election.
This potential win is set against the backdrop of a dramatic downfall for the B.C.
Liberal Party, now rebranded as B.C. United. The rebranding was intended to revitalize the party, but under the leadership of Kevin Falcon, B.C. United has effectively been disbanded, with Falcon endorsing the Conservatives instead.
Philippe J. Fournier, editor-in-chief and creator of 338Canada.com, comments on the situation, noting, "We have seen a dramatic shift, something that points to a generational realignment in British Columbia."
The podcast explores how a party with such a long-standing history could collapse so quickly and what this means for the closely contested election.
Additionally, it examines how the swift changes in B.C. polling might reflect broader national trends, especially with elections also happening in two other provinces this fall.
