trevorhayden
Active Member
I hope he doesn't spend the next 3 years trying to divorce from the national NDP and instead focus on the issues affecting all Albertans. Polls show NDP and UCP tied. Last thing we need is divisive infighting.
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David A
Senior Member
His victory was fairly resounding, so I don't see much divisiveness. In the end I think that decision will be up to the members.
Gronk!
Senior Member
Nenshi doesn't have a seat in the Legislature.
The_Cat
Senior Member
I''m sure Nenshi will run for a safe NDP seat.
Airboy
Senior Member
Lethbridge
Gronk!
Senior Member
Good call - Shannon Phillips is resigning as Lethbridge-West MLA.
TAS
Senior Member
He's not ruling it out but I am doubting it. He even said he doesn't know Lethbridge well and feels they deserve a good rep who not only knows the area, but spends a decent amount of time there.
He noted Smith has abandoned her riding using a line a constituent from there told him (from the movie Mean Girls) - "she doesn't even go here."
Kosy123
Active Member
Rumour has it Ceci might resign, Calgary-Buffalo is probably the safest seat in Calgary and would probably work better than Lethbridge-West for Nenshi.
David A
Senior Member
I agree completely. Lethbridge would be better served by someone who has a good understanding of the local community.
Sometimes candidates run in areas they do not live in or close to because there are no other good choices, but I feel the better option generally is to run in a place you are more familiar with.
Airboy
Senior Member
He was just on CBC. Expect a Calgary riding. He says he doesn't believe the people of Lethbridge want or need an MLA that does not commit to their riding.
Glenco
Senior Member
It is called integrity something DS does not comprehend.
Airboy
Senior Member
No just DS, we've seen it numerous times . A new leader wants in and they usually get parachuted into a safe riding.
David A
Senior Member
There were a number of safer ridings closer to home for Smith. She either was not able to get any of the other Calgary area MLA's to step aside for her, or she did not want to have two Calgary by elections around the same time, which might have highlighted her weakness more. So it could have been a poor decision based on public relations.
Tropical
Active Member
While I see the appeal of getting into the legislature in a timely fashion, Nenshi really belongs in a Calgary riding for a multitude of reasons.