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Revisiting 1989 on election day The campaigning is over and voters in Newfoundland and Labrador will elect a new government today. Full Story>>
Trust beats policies in the campaign As the election campaign enters its final days, things are beginning to heat up with Liberal attack ads starting to appear in the media. Full Story>> Debating debates Most independent observers of last Tuesday's leaders'debate were
critical of both the format and content - one even compared the
debate to "watching paint dry".
Parties' messages set different moods Which portrayal of the province do you prefer: rosy or realistic? Full Story>>
Liberals lag in delivering message Most provincial premiers try to maximize their media exposure when announcing the date of an election. This province's premiers have been no exception and from the days of Joey Smallwood, each successive premier has tried to squeeze the maximum media coverage from his election call. Full Story>>
When later isn't better After months of apparent dithering and missed opportunities, Liberal Premier Roger Grimes has finally called a provincial election. Grimes’ hesitation has fueled speculation that he was delaying the election call for any number of reasons, including a difficulty in getting credible candidates in several ridings and waiting for a sure-fire election issue. Full Story>>
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Dr. Peter Boswell is the former head of Memorial University's
political science department. He has taught courses on politics
in Newfoundland and Labrador as well as municipal administration.
Boswell frequently appears on CBC Radio as a commentator. Currently
on sabbatical, he is writing a book on provincial elections in
Newfoundland and Labrador since 1949.
