Hey, i did say it was a bit of stretch
But I think you’re underestimating just how pervasive the Presidential election coverage already is, especially for Canadians compared to other non American countries. We’re exposed to all the same election commercials as Americans, and our culture and society is the most obsessed with and most invested in American politics than any other country on earth not named the United States.
Our NB election is set to take place two weeks before the US election. Girl power is absolutely going to become a bigger focus of the coverage of the US election, especially if Kamala keeps rising in the polls. There’s a lot more excitement there for Kamala that wasn’t there before for Hillary.
Susan Holt hasn’t made her campaign about her being a woman, but that’s not to say the media and civil society won’t make that a bigger part of the coverage and conversation. Like it or not, people care about being part of history. Not only would Susan Holt be the first female premier of NB, she’ll also become the first premier to directly represent Fredericton… both would be historically notable.
For a guy that cares as much about politics as yourself, Adam, I think you're discounting just how irrational and emotional people’s decision making process can be in terms of voting. I think you’re also underestimating just how much of an impact American politics and culture has on Canadian politics and culture. There doesn’t need to be a direct correlation between the Kamala Harris campaign and the Susan Holt campaign for Kamala’s rise to have a positive influence on Susan Holt’s electoral fortunes.
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