Here’s where it depends on whose version of events you want to believe. Nuances aside, it appears the government’s ask was a bit of overreach that perhaps Higgs figured other parties would have to agree with because they feared an election.
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Political Observer's Panel - Post Election
Maybe this sends a message to politicians in the future that you can’t buy elections anymore. Because Gallant tried to do that and it didn’t work.
Political Observer's Panel - Sept. 21/18
“That’s the party that has the most vision going forward. They are noticing and proposing things that the other parties aren’t”
Political Observer's Panel - Sept. 7/18
Does Brian Gallant care about the debt? Does Blaine Higgs have a vision for the province? Is David Coon in trouble? Is Kris Austin dog whistling to the anti-bilingualism crowd? The Political Observer’s Panel is back with a mid-campaign assessment.