NDP election loss post-mortem blames 'positive campaign'
B.C. NDP election review panel cites a number of factors in failure, makes 47 recommendations
The B.C. NDP has released its analysis of the party's stunning defeat in the 2013 provincial election and is blaming the loss on, among other things, running a "positive campaign" and failing to deliver a clear message.
A four-person review panel, which compiled and analyzed the opinions of 3,000 party members and campaign staff, also said the party could have done better on polling, data systems, and outreach.
“The panel found that there were a number of factors that came together to cause the B.C. NDP to lose the election,” said Cindy Oliver, chair of the B.C. NDP Election Review Panel, in a written statement.
“They include challenges around polling, communicating our platform, conducting a positive campaign, voter contact and data systems, and shortcomings in our ability to communicate effectively with ethnic voters.”
The panel, which was created at the request of B.C. NDP Leader Adrian Dix, also generated 47 recommendations to move the party forward for the 2017 provincial election.
With files from the CBC's Stephen Smart
Comments
To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted.
By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Comments are welcome while open. We reserve the right to close comments at any time.
Become a CBC Account Holder
Join the conversation Create account
Already have an account?