‘American style politics’: Sask. Party’s mass video text a risky way to grab support, experts say

Many Saskatchewan residents have been receiving unsolicited political text messages of the Sask. Party taking aim at the Saskatchewan NDP and their leader Carla Beck.

Media experts say texting can be an effective campaign tool, but parties run the risk of annoying some voters.

The video accuses NDP leader Carla Beck of travelling to Ottawa to plot and election strategy with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh to get Liberals re-elected.

“I grew up on a farm. I know B-S when I see it,” Beck said of the video.

Last week, the three leaders attended a labour convention in Ottawa but did not share the podium together. One attendee has posted a photo on X to make the point.

“This isn’t something to be taken lightly. You know, they can do what they are going to do. This is on them, the reality in this province …