Thread by @WoodfordinDK

2nd question - Who is managing the #COVID19 pandemic during an election? Premier @jjhorgan says outgoing MLA/Finance minister will be a caretaker minister for government overseeing the pandemic response during the election. #bcpoli

Question - Would we be headed to a snap election if polls didn’t have @bcndp well out in front? Premier @jjhorgan responds by again referring to partisan bickering and division during a pandemic requiring an election and thus stability. #bcpoli

Should British Columbians trust you that a pandemic election will be safe? Premier @jjhorgan “it will be unlike any other campaign without a doubt.” Horgan cited technology in engaging in different ways. Doesn’t really answer the safety question. #bcpoli

What about @BCGreens ldr @SoniaFurstenau tweeting she met with Horgan and assured him his government was stable? Premier @jjhorgan repeats some talking points without really squaring the circle between his stability claims and Furstenau’s tweet #bcpoli

If it is people before politics why not work to address #COVID19 outbreaks in schools instead of an election? Premier @jjhorgan says running schools is not the governments job but the school boards. ...that isn’t going to go over well #bcpoli

Horgan being challenged about his schools remark and @jjhorgan says he understands parents #COVID19 concerns but they should be addressed locally and not by the Premier’s office. #bcpoli

If we are campaigning relying on technology what about older less tech savvy voters? Premier @jjhorgan says seniors, and he himself, has a *checks notes* ...a landline? #bcpoli

Did you consult with Dr. Henry about holding an election during a #COVID19 pandemic? Premier @jjhorgan says no not directly other than to get the lay of the land says the election call rests entirely with him. #bcpoli

On controversial nomination battles is your party really election ready? Premier @jjhorgan says he hates to see a number of his @bcndp colleagues go but “it is time for renewal” #bcpoli

Premier @jjhorgan asked about rising infection #COVID19 numbers and an election Anders by referring to testing, which is a problem because BC’s testing regime is not even remotely up to snuff. #bcpoli

Premier @jjhorgan again repeating various versions of an election is warranted to get politics behind us and do away with instability etc etc #bcpoli

Is going into an election smart making your face the face of a #COVID19 pandemic election? Premier @jjhorgan replies with some stock Gov rah rah lines and adds with Dr. Henry the province “is in good hands.” #bcpoli

On the nomination controversy in Stikine and the party’s equity mandate Premier @jjhorgan says it has served British Columbians well adds @nathancullen stepped forward when no one else did. Said further questions should be addressed to the @bcndp. #bcpoli

Premier @jjhorgan again refers questions about the Stikine nomination battle to the @bcndp President and then falls back on his lines about instability, need for an election, people decide etc #bcpoli

Press conference over as Premier....now in campaign mode just @bcndp leader @jjhorgan puts his mask on and makes his exit #bcpoli

So @jjhorgan as the Premier has the right to call a snap election but let’s call a spade a spade he sees an opening to get a majority this isn’t about “instability” etc. He is trading on some trust and goodwill here but the result will define how smart or not this is. #bcpoli

And it is not just @jjhorgan with skin in the game. This is a major test for @Wilkinson4BC, his first election as ldr, and if he doesn’t win or come close to it the knives will be out in a hurry and he may not get a 2nd crack it depending on election night results. #bcpoli

Finally the @BCGreens have constantly touted a break through election after election and while they had a historic result last election ending up propping up the government but can @SoniaFurstenau get them a better result? What happens if they lose 2 or even all 3 seats? #bcpoli