• ThrowawayPermanente
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    10 months ago
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    The NDP has won most provincial elections in Manitoba for the last 50 years, I would be surprised if the conservatives were able to block it here but not elsewhere.

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      That’s wild, I only really notice Manitoba during federal elections where, as far as I recall, conservatives have generally won. Any idea why the two differ? Or am I completely out to lunch?

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        Back in the day Saskabush and Manitoba were traditionally NDP, because they’re both farm-based economies and the NDP developed out of the CCF.

        In the 80’s both provinces started a swing to the right so PC’s became the provincial alternate.

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          Right, I completely forgot the NDP origin story! Thank you!