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Originally Posted by Bdog
The NDP in Alberta went from 4 seats (out of 87) in 2012... Three years later and they won a majority government (including winning many rural seats that usually supported PCs in 60% and 70% ranges. Not comparing the elections at all, just the need to run a full slate (or close to a full slate). If the NDP only ran in Calgary and Edmonton, they would not have won a majority.
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After they spent a decade building their base in Edmonton.
The Manitoba Liberals have a long way to go. Spending any resources right now in ridings where the PC's or NDP are likely to win a majority of the votes makes no sense. To me running a full slate is less important than getting a foothold in the legislature.