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The resignation of BC New Democrat leader Carole James gives the Liberal party a fighting chance to win the next election, according to one political pundit.

Simon Fraser University professor emeritus Gary Mauser told ctvbc.ca the political fracturing within the New Democrat party, ending with today's announcement its leader is stepping down, will push voters to the Liberals.

"They're a shoe-in now because the NDP is self destructing," Mauser said. "This is reminiscent of the NDP mutiny back in the Bob Skelly days. I think the party is shooting itself in the foot politically."

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