What was the message voters sent to Victoria when they elected a government so close in seats and popular vote?
Were voters trying to give Premier Christy Clark her comeuppance or simply to put her on a short leash?
Now we have a problem with the election of a speaker — a job no one wants to do because it will hamper their party's aspirations.
It seems for now, Clark plans to brazen it out with a large cabinet at the ready even though she has an understudy waiting in the wings and, with tradition on her side, she may win this one.
Even if the BC Liberals lose a confidence vote and the NDP is asked to form a government, it will have to name a speaker from one of its ranks, reducing its numbers and politicizing the job, which will have to break all tie votes.
Facing the prospect of another costly election, the Greens could abandon their agreement with the NDP and support the BC Liberals instead for the sake of continuity.
Who knew politics could be so interesting? Stay tuned.
