Final twist to this #bcpoli subplot:
Turns out, it wasn’t Brent Chapman or Chip Wilson, but John Rustad himself who cost the BC Conservatives an endorsement from Pierre Poilievre.
https://t.co/U7px0iOzaG
I can’t stress this enough, the Conservatives in this BC election aren’t just conservative they are extremist. If you love people who fall within protected classes you won’t vote conservative. Human rights first. Anti-racism now. 2SLGBTQ+ rights always. #bcpoli
Easy to judge BC debate winner:
🔵 Rustad: on back foot on tax breaks for the top 2%, conspiracy theories, not having a costed platform
🟠 Eby: articulated clear plans to lower costs & hire docs
🟢 Furstenau: good, but can’t win & agreed with Eby much of the night
W - @Dave_Eby
Fantastic performance by @Dave_Eby tonight!!
Showed that he has a strong grasp on all the issues we hear from people on🙌🏾
We are fired up in #Surrey#deltabc
David Eby to John Rustad at debate: “It should have been a prerequisite to even walk into this room to release a costed platform!” Ouch! 🤕 #bcpoli#vanpoli#BCElxn2024
David Eby scores in debate: “The largest cuts of healthcare workers occurred when John Rustad was in government - and he voted for it!” #bcpoli#vanpoli#BCElxn2024
David Eby: “When John Rustad was in government, gangsters brought hockey bags full of unmarked bills💰to casinos 🎰! Now he says he’s going to ‘get tough’ on gangsters – give me a break!” #bcpoli#vanpoli#BCElxn2024
#2 What’s Rustad hiding? Anti-vaxxer candidates (vaccines cause aids - BC health minister?) Racists and revisionists of BC and Canadian history. Climate deniers + anti-science conspiracy theorists - NOT what British Columbians need or want #StopRustad#BCPoli#CityofPG
John Rustad's record on healthcare is clear: 10,000 healthcare workers fired and seniors left vulnerable with 90% of care homes failing to meet minimum standards. BC deserves leaders who invest in care, not cut corners on the health and dignity of our elders. #bcpoli#OurSeniors
Last time #Rustad was in the gov, he closed 24 court houses-purposely reduced sheriff's staffing to the lowest levels ever, closed 10 jails which basically ensured most criminals would serve their sentences in the community. Catch & release was created under his watch #bcpoli
3/3 PS: Was impressed with Anjali Appadurai. Intelligent, articulate, very passionate voice. There are consequences when rules are broken. It’s unfortunate for her but also the membership who lost the choice to vote. #bcpoli
2/3 In a democracy, it’s important that rules be followed to ensure contest is conducted fairly and on level playing field. Read the investigation report, it becomes clear why Anjali Appadurai was disqualified. #bcpoli
Municipal elections are underway, choices to be made - I encourage everyone to vote, regardless of choice of candidate. For Mayor, I’m voting Terri McConnachie! She is the best choice for the #CityofPG
With broad based support, a reasoned, balanced Mayor is needed in PG.