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How the B.C. Conservatives toppled David Eby: Anthony Koch

The NDP's colossal mistake jolted the Conservatives into unity

An election no one expected has produced one of the most remarkable political stories — and political comebacks — in recent Canadian history. The snap election gamble by B.C. Premier David Eby backfired spectacularly on the NDP, producing instead a massive majority government for the B.C. Conservatives. So how did the Conservatives — a party which seemed to be falling apart at the seams just a couple of months ago — turn the table on Eby’s opportunism and finally oust the NDP from power? In this interview, Rob Breakenridge speaks with Anthony Koch, a veteran conservative strategist who played a key role in the B.C. Conservative campaign. We’ll look at the circumstances that led to Eby’s fateful election decision and how it jolted the Conservative party toward unity. We’ll also look at the impact of Lorne Doerkson, B.C.’s premier-designate, and how his humble, down-to-earth image — coupled with a focused conservative message — helped to carry the day.

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