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Weekly Writ 10/9: Budgets are moving to the fall, but what about elections?

Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 2d

The budget schedule is changing. But what about the electoral calendar? Also, differing polls this past week would produce vastly different seat outcomes (and much more in this edition!) www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

Will the changing in the budgeting schedule impact the electoral calendar?

The Numbers: Could a polarized electorate be the new normal?

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 3d

This episode has everything: federal polls, NDP leadership, Nfld & Lab election, BC polls and Conservative infighting, New Brunswick byelection, Quebec numbers... www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

The Liberals and Conservatives look like they're tied — again. Is it a new normal?

The Numbers: Could a polarized electorate be the new normal?

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 3d

This episode has everything: federal polls, NDP leadership, Nfld & Lab election, BC polls and Conservative infighting, New Brunswick byelection, Quebec numbers... www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

The Liberals and Conservatives look like they're tied — again. Is it a new normal?

Could a polarized electorate be the new normal? | The Numbers / Les chiffres

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 4d

Will the two parties being tied somewhere around 40% going to be the new normal? Plus, what the numbers say about John Rustad and the B.C. Conservatives, and where things stand ahead of next week's election in Newfoundland & Lab. Join to listen now, ad-free! www.patreon.com/posts/could-...

Election Writ 10/6: Will it be a Red Tide in Newfoundland and Labrador?

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 5d

If the Narrative poll conducted in August reflects the results in next week's election, what would Newfoundland and Labrador's seat map look like? I break it down, plus much more from the campaign: www.thewrit.ca/p/election-w...

A poll conducted in August suggests the Liberals would win a landslide. But August was a long time ago.

Election Writ 10/6: Will it be a Red Tide in Newfoundland and Labrador?

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 5d

If the Narrative poll conducted in August reflects the results in next week's election, what would Newfoundland and Labrador's seat map look like? I break it down, plus much more from the campaign: www.thewrit.ca/p/election-w...

A poll conducted in August suggests the Liberals would win a landslide. But August was a long time ago.

Contrarian Hot Takes | The Numbers / Les chiffres

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 8d

We had a little fun this week trying to argue for the (deliberately) contrarian hot takes from our members. Would Jean Charest have won where Pierre Poilievre didn't? Was Jagmeet Singh a better NDP leader than Jack Layton? We do our best to make the (flimsy) cases. www.patreon.com/posts/contra...

Contrarian Hot Takes | The Numbers / Les chiffres

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 8d

We had a little fun this week trying to argue for the (deliberately) contrarian hot takes from our members. Would Jean Charest have won where Pierre Poilievre didn't? Was Jagmeet Singh a better NDP leader than Jack Layton? We do our best to make the (flimsy) cases. www.patreon.com/posts/contra...

Weekly Writ 10/2: Has the Liberal path to a majority changed?

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 9d

The Liberals made inroads in new parts of the country in the 2025 election while they fell back in some traditional strongholds. Has their path to a majority changed? Plus, a new NL poll! (Sort of?) www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

The Liberals made up ground in unexpected places in the last election, potentially giving them more paths to a majority government

Weekly Writ 10/2: Has the Liberal path to a majority changed?

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 9d

The Liberals made inroads in new parts of the country in the 2025 election while they fell back in some traditional strongholds. Has their path to a majority changed? Plus, a new NL poll! (Sort of?) www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

The Liberals made up ground in unexpected places in the last election, potentially giving them more paths to a majority government

The Numbers: Are Carney and Poilievre a boost or a drag on their parties?

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 10d

This week on The Numbers, we dissect the latest polling numbers that suggest the Liberals might be slumping, but also that Poilievre's numbers remain a problem for him. Plus, we chat about the NL election and a rather shocking Alberta poll (and more!). www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

Leadership numbers in the polls don't match voting intentions.

The Numbers: Are Carney and Poilievre a boost or a drag on their parties?

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 10d

This week on The Numbers, we dissect the latest polling numbers that suggest the Liberals might be slumping, but also that Poilievre's numbers remain a problem for him. Plus, we chat about the NL election and a rather shocking Alberta poll (and more!). www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

Leadership numbers in the polls don't match voting intentions.

Are Carney and Poilievre a boost or a drag on their parties? | The Numbers / Les chiffres

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 11d

The leadership and vote intentions numbers don't quite line up. What to make of that? Plus, we chat about the Newfoundland and Labrador election and some wild poll numbers out of Alberta.

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Election Writ 9/29: Full slates in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 12d

A look at the candidate slates for the three parties (and Independents) and the latest from the campaign trail in an election where font choices might be the biggest point of differentiation. Plus, The Writ’s Campaign Bus heads to Central Newfoundland. www.thewrit.ca/p/election-w...

For the first time since 2015, voters in all 40 districts will have at least three options on the ballot.

Election Writ 9/29: Full slates in Newfoundland and Labrador

Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 12d

A look at the candidate slates for the three parties (and Independents) and the latest from the campaign trail in an election where font choices might be the biggest point of differentiation. Plus, The Writ’s Campaign Bus heads to Central Newfoundland. www.thewrit.ca/p/election-w...

For the first time since 2015, voters in all 40 districts will have at least three options on the ballot.

What's at stake in Newfoundland and Labrador's election

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 15d

Joined by @bittner.bsky.social and @sarahsmellie.bsky.social Sarah Smellie on The Writ Podcast to break down the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial election. www.thewrit.ca/p/ep-146-wha...

Amanda Bittner and Sarah Smellie discuss the ongoing election campaign in Newfoundland and Labrador.

What's at stake in Newfoundland and Labrador's election

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 15d

Joined by @bittner.bsky.social and @sarahsmellie.bsky.social Sarah Smellie on The Writ Podcast to break down the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial election. www.thewrit.ca/p/ep-146-wha...

Amanda Bittner and Sarah Smellie discuss the ongoing election campaign in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Weekly Writ 9/25: The fight for the soul of the NDP begins

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 16d

The NDP leadership is getting going, but new numbers suggest the party has some work to do as the Liberals beat the NDP in the last election among supporters of its own provincial cousins. Plus leadership reviews, a new direction for the BC Greens and the latest polls: www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

Plus, two provincial leaders hold on after unremarkable leadership review scores.

Weekly Writ 9/25: The fight for the soul of the NDP begins

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 16d

The NDP leadership is getting going, but new numbers suggest the party has some work to do as the Liberals beat the NDP in the last election among supporters of its own provincial cousins. Plus leadership reviews, a new direction for the BC Greens and the latest polls: www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

Plus, two provincial leaders hold on after unremarkable leadership review scores.

The Numbers: What's the leadership review magic number?

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 17d

This week on The Numbers, we're talking leadership reviews. First Bonnie Crombie, now Marit Stiles and John Rustad and Pierre Poilievre next. What's the magic number to stay on as leader? Watch or listen here now! www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

Marit Stiles and John Rustad get middling results in their leadership reviews. What number does Pierre Poilievre need to survive?

The Numbers: What's the leadership review magic number?

Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 17d

This week on The Numbers, we're talking leadership reviews. First Bonnie Crombie, now Marit Stiles and John Rustad and Pierre Poilievre next. What's the magic number to stay on as leader? Watch or listen here now! www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

Marit Stiles and John Rustad get middling results in their leadership reviews. What number does Pierre Poilievre need to survive?

(VIDEO) What's the leadership review magic number? | The Numbers / Les chiffres

Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 18d

This week on The Numbers, we're talking leadership reviews. First Bonnie Crombie, now Marit Stiles and John Rustad and Pierre Poilievre next. What's the magic number to stay on as leader? Join now to get early, ad-free access to this episode! www.patreon.com/posts/139558...

Election Writ 9/22: Is the urban/rural divide coming to Newfoundland & Lab.?

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Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 19d

Every Monday during the Newfoundland and Labrador campaign, I'll have a special edition newsletter on the election. Today, I'm looking at the emerging rural/urban divide in NL, plus the open seats that could be harder for the Liberals to hold onto. www.thewrit.ca/p/election-w...

The federal election points to a new emerging trend in the province.