Greg Selinger overstayed his welcome

  • National Newswatch

Manitoba's New Democrats are seeking re-election in April for a fifth consecutive mandate at a time when Premier Greg Selinger ranks in polls as Canada's least popular premier. While Premier Brad Wall in next-door Saskatchewan continues to boast an approval rating north of 60 per cent, fewer than one in five Manitobans is impressed with Selinger's record of fiscal indiscipline, party infighting, bad management and broken promises.The Manitoba government's standing with voters is so tepid that Selinger launched the party's campaign this week with a televised ad acknowledging its failures. “It's been a tough year and we haven't always gotten it right, but I always make decisions with your best interests in mind,” he declared. Selinger may hope his admission will be interpreted as a sign of humility, unless you consider that genuine humility would mean not seeking reelection.