Alberta political analysts discuss the results of the latest Environics poll of voter intentions, although perhaps not exactly as illustrated. Below: Brian Mason, as likely to be Opposition leader as … Danielle Smith (David Cournoyer photo).Now that …
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David Climenhaga's Alberta Diary: New Alberta poll: Tories way up; NDP up a little; everyone else down… So what else is new?
The Alberta Conservatives cross the North Saskatchewan and head south toward Red Deer. (Alberta political parties may not appear exactly as illustrated. But close enough, eh?)Alberta’s political classes were abuzz last night with news of a credible n…
Continue readingDavid Climenhaga's Alberta Diary: The Alberta NDP has a historic opportunity to surf the Orange Wave
Why shouldn’t Alberta New Democrats surf Jack Layton’s Orange Wave, observed in Alberta last May?Can the New Democrats win the next Alberta provincial election?OK, crazy thought. I was only kidding… I think. But let’s consider another crazy que…
Continue readingCalgaryLiberal: A Message to Every Alberta Liberal: End the Writing off of People
I was reading one comment made over on Calgarygrit’s blog made by a fellow by the name of “Frank” I felt this sinking, sickening feeling. Every single time I hear someone saying we shouldn’t attempt to bring in a group of people…
Continue readingCalgaryLiberal: Alberta Liberal Leadership Race: An Open Game
As I took a step back at the convention in May for the Alberta Liberals I recognized something key: it was an open field for anyone to enter and try to win support. The ‘inner party’ folks–the ones who organize, are in the know on thi…
Continue readingCalgaryLiberal: Alberta Liberal Leadership Contest Questionnaire
Last Friday I sent out a 50-question survey to the four current leadership candidates who are gunning for the leadership of the Alberta Liberal Party. Since then I have heard back from two of the leadership camps (the Payne campaign and the Sherman cam…
Continue readingCalgaryLiberal: New Liberals: Alberta Liberals Convention recap
As I left the Alberta Liberal Party convention yesterday I was exhausted. Between doing a panel on social media, attending almost 24 hours of straight training and politics, and then being at the Bruce Payne suite until 3 am in the morning with a bunch…
Continue readingDavid Climenhaga's Alberta Diary: Alberta Liberals’ open nomination scheme will not fix the party’s existential crisis
Alberta Liberals follow party leader Dr. David Swann down a street in Calgary. Alberta political party supporters may not be exactly as illustrated. (Photo grabbed from sveinnbirkir.tumblr.com/.) Below: the real Dr. Swann, Dr. Raj Sherman.Are they nuts…
Continue readingCalgaryLiberal: Building the Iceberg — New Liberals, Clear Grits, and Phoenixes
Almost two weeks ago I wrote a blog post about the challenges that face the Liberal Party of Canada. It received a small bit of media attention and more. In particular, I wrote about building the party outside of it (or, in fact, ‘behind’ i…
Continue readingDavid Climenhaga's Alberta Diary: The last Liberal standing will try to revive battered Alberta Liberals’ fortunes
Hugh MacDonald speaks last winter on the steps of the Alberta Legislature. Below: Laurie Blakeman.Hugh MacDonald may be the last Liberal left standing, but, by God, he is a Liberal!Mr. MacDonald, 55, the famously hardworking MLA for the Edmonton-Goldba…
Continue readingRandom Pondering
With a federal election likely happening in the next few weeks, as well as the Alberta PCs and Liberals having holding leadership contests I figured now would be an interesting time to get back into blogging. I thought I would start with a few random thoughts and ponderings I’ve had
Continue readingThe Roundhouse: Busy week in Alberta Politics!
Following the move by Dave Taylor to the Alberta Party yesterday Premier Ed Stelmach has just announced that he will not be seeking re-election, and will be stepping aside as Alberta’s Premier. The move by Mr. Taylor was already something of a tremor in Alberta politics, giving as it did
Continue readingThe Roundhouse: Busy week in Alberta Politics!
Following the move by Dave Taylor to the Alberta Party yesterday Premier Ed Stelmach has just announced that he will not be seeking re-election, and will be stepping aside as Alberta’s Premier. The move by Mr. Taylor was already something of a tremor in Alberta politics, giving as it did
Continue readingThe Roundhouse: Busy week in Alberta Politics!
Following the move by Dave Taylor to the Alberta Party yesterday Premier Ed Stelmach has just announced that he will not be seeking re-election, and will be stepping aside as Alberta’s Premier. The move by Mr. Taylor was already something of a tremor i…
Continue readingThe Roundhouse: Alberta Politics Overview – December 2010
If you are a blogger interested in Alberta politics recent months, and this past month in particular, have been filled with an embarrassment of riches. I am finding it difficult to actually finish posts, as there are so many topics worth writing about that even the low-hanging fruit is overwhelming.
Continue readingThe Roundhouse: Alberta Politics Overview – December 2010
If you are a blogger interested in Alberta politics recent months, and this past month in particular, have been filled with an embarrassment of riches. I am finding it difficult to actually finish posts, as there are so many topics worth writing about that even the low-hanging fruit is overwhelming.
Continue readingThe Roundhouse: Alberta Politics Overview – December 2010
If you are a blogger interested in Alberta politics recent months, and this past month in particular, have been filled with an embarrassment of riches. I am finding it difficult to actually finish posts, as there are so many topics worth writing about …
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