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Originally Posted by Cappy
I think Fuzz said it best, though.
We don't actually know the psych of NDP voters; however, Singh can argue a few things here:
- This is all in the NDP playbook. The third party that gets policies in place in exchange for support (from health care to dental care).
- Justin Trudeau is arguably one of the most left-wing Liberal party leaders in a long time. Sure, he isn't left "enough" for an NDP voter, but you take what you can get.
- Why in the hell would NDP voters want their party to non-confidence this government knowing PP and his ilk are almost guaranteed to win?
No NDP voter is going into next election blaming singh or the party for keeping PP zipped up
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As an NDP voter I am quite content with how this has all gone down. It hasn't been great, the Liberal corruption has been on full display a few times too often - but I honestly don't see the CPC having less issues, the big two are always getting themselves in trouble.
Singh hasn't been the strongest leader, but has made the best of the situation. Jack Layton was one of a kind and his ability to get the NDP to official opposition was a once in a lifetime event for the third place party. I don't know any other NDP supporters who really believe that our party ever has a chance to actually form government. The support is too sparse for FPTP and not business friendly enough to get the financial support of the lobbyists like the big 2 do.
So being able to prop up the liberals and get some things even half-assed pushed through is a win. Slowing down the CPC is a win, but it will also always mean that come election time NDP voters will strategically vote.
The only way for the NDP to ever grow the party power is when Canada moves past FPTP, which the big 2 will never do (thanks again Justin). So being able to have some input is always better than nothing.
Hell, the quickest way to lose my vote would be to force an election right now that all but guarantees a CPC majority.