Print Edition: August 25, 2011
There are no politics like BC politics, because BC politics don’t stop. The battle grounds for the next provincial election are being drawn, and Langley is looking to be the epicentre of a massive power shift. The UFV student body consists of (roughly) 20 per cent Langley residents, which means that when the next election does finally get into full swing, they are going to have a heck of a front row seat.
Right now, hitting the ground running and stirring things up on the political scene, is John Cummins. He’s the new leader of the recently resurrected BC Conservative party. He’s also loved by the NDP and hated by the Liberals as he stands a good chance of draining the far right-wing support. The Liberals have had the hard-line conservative vote since the early 90’s when the Social Credit party began to implode; them being the only appealing choice to turn to at the time. But now with the Liberals tanking in the polls, opportunities are opening up for other parties.