Constable's leadership appeared to be welcomed by Islanders as early polls reported the NDP's support had risen from four to eight per cent.
In June 2006, Constable criticized Premier Pat Binns' government for gerrymandering the new electoral riding map to divide the province in an east vs. west conflict.
Constable said it would only draw attention away from "important" issues like health care and education.
He expressed support for the map introduced by Justice John A. McQuaid in 2004.
[1] Constable announced his resignation from the leadership of the party on August 26, 2007, citing personal reasons.