It’s fair to say the honeymoon is over. Anytime a new party takes control of government, there’s a period of grace provided where the public tends to believe that all things are possible. But, like any good romance, eventually reality sets in and things become a bit clearer.

Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * It’s fair to say the honeymoon is over. Anytime a new party takes control of government, there’s a period of grace provided where the public tends to believe that all things are possible. But, like any good romance, eventually reality sets in and things become a bit clearer.

Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Opinion It’s fair to say the honeymoon is over. Anytime a new party takes control of government, there’s a period of grace provided where the public tends to believe that all things are possible. But, like any good romance, eventually reality sets in and things become a bit clearer.

Manitoba may have reached that moment with the NDP government of Wab Kinew. It hasn’t been an auspicious fall for the Kinew government, and it doesn’t look like things are going to get any easier anytime soon. Take heart, earnest strategists.

This is normal and you have three more years to get it right before the next election. But, the last three weeks have definitely been rocky. Tim Smith / The Brandon Sun It’s not all high-fives and hockey games: eventually, the shine wears off a.