David Eby's election gamble: Can he tie the BC Conservatives to Trump?

By Global News

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The B.C. election campaign is underway, and the opening days are already providing clues about where the key political battles will be fought. In this episode, Ben O'Hara-Byrne and Keith Baldrey break down why Premier David Eby chose Surrey to launch his campaign and what that signals about one of the province's most important electoral battlegrounds. With several competitive ridings in play, Surrey is expected to be a major focus for all parties during the campaign. They also tackle one of the biggest strategic questions facing the NDP: Will David Eby's efforts to link the Lorne Doerkson-led B.C. Conservatives to U.S. President Donald Trump resonate with voters? And does that strategy become more challenging with Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson, who has sought to distinguish himself from Trump's brand of politics? The discussion also explores the outlook for smaller parties. The pair examine the prospects for the B.C. Greens under leader Emily Lowan as she campaigns on Vancouver

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