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Originally Posted by PeteMoss
I wonder if this is mainly an Alberta thing (not sure where you actually live). The only time I've ever heard of strategic voting around here is against the Conservatives.
Also seems weird in the sense that at least budget wise the NDP are more aligned with the Conservatives than the Liberals.
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I think when it comes to federal politics, economic concerns aren't nearly as far ahead in everyones mind as in provincial elections. Personally, social policy changes on a federal level are every single bit as important as economic ones when it comes to who is Prime Minister. That, plus the record for economic progress for the Cons and Libs isn't far off (personally, just reading some statistics lately, it looks like Liberals are better in that regard), it puts even more weight onto social views. Basically you have:
a) Liberal, progressive social agenda + decent economic record (ish)
b) Conservative, right leaning social agenda + decent economic record (ish)