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Geoff Russ: This election is for the B.C. Conservatives' taking

David Eby's botched snap election puts even more spotlight on his poor record

Does it really matter if voters are unhappy about the upcoming snap election in British Columbia?

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Yes, it certainly will not help Premier David Eby, who triggered an early contest on Sunday. But irritated voters will not be enough for the BC Conservatives to form government.

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Eby is bringing voters to the polls early on Oct. 24, well before the fixed election date in 2028. His reasoning is that the province needs a strong majority government to deal with President Donald Trump. If early reactions are any indicator, few are buying it. People can see right through this rice-paper-thin cover for an opportunistic contest.

However, recent snap elections that were equally opportunistic did not end in disaster for the incumbents. People may dislike being swept up in an unnecessary early campaign, but that is different from deciding which party will govern.

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