Alberta Politics

[trevorhayden]

Greater Edmonton and greater Calgary need 1 more riding each, then will be proportional to rural areas.

Also, proportional representation now.

 

[ChazYEG]

Greater Edmonton and greater Calgary need 1 more riding each, then will be proportional to rural areas.

Also, proportional representation now.

ending first past the post will forever be my biggest political flag until we get it done

 

[Airboy]

This government will never give Edmonton or the cities another seat. Just look at the way they hacked up the latest realignments. Edmonton and Calgary should have a min of 2 more seats.

 

[trevorhayden]

Danielle Smith's popularity has dropped to 44%. A new low while Premier.

 

[Airboy]

But still a lot of Spinless MLAs. Once she is gone they will come out and say they didn't like what she did.

 

[kcantor]

^
True enough... the party has continued on a disappointing path (speaking as a "traditional" PC supporter who has been politically homeless provincially and federally for some time) that started the day they allowed Smith and her Wild Rose Party to cross the floor en masse. It's one thing to have a big tent, it's quite another to invite the wolves to join you and expect to have a good night's sleep.

 

[archited]

"the times they are a-changin'"

 

[David A]

But still a lot of Spinless MLAs. Once she is gone they will come out and say they didn't like what she did.

Yes, Smith's popularity seems to be on the down escalator now, which if you look at other premiers from the past generally seems to just go further down the longer they stay.

So, I wonder how long her MLA's will stick with her, especially the more moderate ones facing recall pressure. Lets not forget, two have already gone.

Also will Smith hang on longer stubbornly like Kenney, or will she leave, or be punted sooner?

 

[policyenthusiast]

Yes, Smith's popularity seems to be on the down escalator now, which if you look at other premiers from the past generally seems to just go further down the longer they stay.

So, I wonder how long her MLA's will stick with her, especially the more moderate ones facing recall pressure. Lets not forget, two have already gone.

Also will Smith hang on longer stubbornly like Kenney, or will she leave, or be punted sooner?

It is unlikely that Smith is going anywhere, party-wise. She may be alienating people like myself who saw value to the PC party, but her "fanbase" are absolute zealots.

 

[Airboy]

Yah I expect her to be here until the next election. Then She may jump ship and go off into what ever sunset is left. I also think the next election will be close.