Reply #1: Liberals won 3 of 4

[daleo]

I think that's all that counts. Coming close only matters in horseshoes and hand grenades, as they say.

The Conservatives poured a lot into Quadra, and also benefited from a strong Green vote. I don't know if they can repeat that in a general election. As for Saskatchewan, there are only a handful of rural western ridings, so the Conservatives best not congratulate themselves too much on their success there.

The NDP may have a looming problem, with the Greens coming on. Granted, the Greens aren't necessarily in competition with the NDP more than they are with the Conservatives and Liberals, but that's the perception right now.

Most every party got something to spin in their favor and to spin against their opponents, with the possible exception of the NDP. But if anyone wants to spin on their behalf, I am all ears.