Trevor Miller
With much of his party’s unpopularity being placed at his feet, the writing is on the wall for Mr. Selinger.
For the sake of his party and province, he should probably form an exit strategy that lets him save face before a leadership review in the spring makes the decision for him.
When cabinet ministers are stepping down to express their dissatisfaction with the premier, and less than half his caucus supports him, sticking it out seems like pig-headedness.
The Tories hope he sticks it out until the next election. They’re making huge gains with Mr. Selinger the least popular premier in the country.
Trevor Miller is a local writer and essayist.
Doreen Murray
The NDP, who have been the only game in this riding for over four decades, have recognized they are in trouble.
The decision to increase the PST, though not Mr. Selinger’s idea alone, angered many taxpayers already hit with huge cost-of-living increases.
Though it may seem unfair, every leader going in appreciates the ramifications of bad decision-making and that ultimately, the buck ends with him or her.
Though there is little doubt trouble exists within the ranks of the NDP, I am not entirely convinced that ousting Mr. Selinger will regain the popularity they once enjoyed.
Doreen Murray is a semi-retired businesswoman.
Ken Mansell
Not many rookie backbenchers would suggest the premier step down.
Clarence is not alone in that request. Most of the electorate in opinion polls believes the house of cards is ready to collapse and it is time to shuffle the deck and come up with a better hand.
To have five cabinet ministers resign because the premier will not, is a clear indication Clarence’s request is not without cause.
Our MLA is looking ahead to a possible end of NDP rule, hoping a new leader will circumvent that. It is time to move quickly; the Conservatives and Liberals no doubt hope that Selinger stays put.
Ken Mansell is a retired Flin Flonner.
