The Liberals aren't that much better in Newfoundland; they've been running the province in austerity mode the last four years. The province hasn't had a decent Premier since Danny Williams, who led a PC government - but was very anti-Conservative.
Really? I've heard in passing that it was Williams & his PC's who were responsible for NL's debt crisis. Is this a massive oversimplification, or just plain wrong?
Well, there is that of course. But TBF, the province is in such economic shambles, no one can really help it without begging to Ottawa for more money. And that would be true no matter which party is in charge.
What's the deal with the independents elected? Who are they, and why did they win?
Two MHAs thrown out of their caucuses, but remain personally popular in their districts. Personal popularity is very important in NL.
Yeah, reading up on them, it feels like standard local politician scandals, as the harassment charge against Joyce was roundly disproven.
