Tropical
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I would be stunned if Hoffman bows out - but the race is effectively over.
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Alberta Politics
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David A
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This does seem to set Nenshi up as the likely front runner, but I feel that some other candidates will continue.
I don't feel that all of Pancholi's supporters will automatically go to Nenshi. It could actually help out some other Edmonton candidates by reducing the number of candidates fighting for the same supporters.
I don't feel that all of Pancholi's supporters will automatically go to Nenshi. It could actually help out some other Edmonton candidates by reducing the number of candidates fighting for the same supporters.
TAS
Senior Member
Nenshi is in Edmonton tonight at 6pm for a volunteer rally at the Polish Hall. Should be a big turnout.
Avenuer
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IanO
Superstar
Shame about Rakhi. She is astute, thoughtful and a great candidate, but likely was asked to step aside to make way.
Kosy123
Active Member
Yeah that's a wrap, it's probably going to be a Nenshi led NDP.
Only question is which riding he takes. Does he stick in Calgary or is he parachuted into Edmonton-Strathcona as an olive branch to the Edmonton wing of the NDP.
Only question is which riding he takes. Does he stick in Calgary or is he parachuted into Edmonton-Strathcona as an olive branch to the Edmonton wing of the NDP.
itom987
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I don't want a Calgarian leading the NDP.
ChazYEG
Senior Member
I don't like the idea too much, either, but realistically, it's still better than a Calgarian Premier from the UCP.
At the very least, Edmonton will likely get some representation in the cabinet, which is more than we'll have with another UCP government. And realistically, the NDP doesn't have any other candidate who has the strength to wipe the UCP from the government.
From a very pragmatic point of view, Calgarians might end up feeling the same about an Edmontonian leading the party and (potentially) becoming Premier, which could impact the ability to flip the votes needed in Calgary (considering that pretty much all of Edmonton is safe NDP ground).
Tropical
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Weird. I always considered Calgary to be part of Alberta.
ChazYEG
Senior Member
I do gotta concede that having yet another Calgarian leading a major party in the province, and potentially becoming Premier, considering how Edmonton has been treated by the provincial government over the last few decades, to say the least, is not something I like, either.
In a sense, sometimes it feels like for most of the people we've had in power in this province (not so) recently Calgary not only is a part of Alberta, but Calgary IS Alberta. I guess the feeling you have towards Calgary is not reciprocated by most of our southern neighbours, especially the politicians.
David A
Senior Member
Given Edmonton is about 1/3 of Alberta's population it would be reasonable to expect Premiers to come from here about 1/3 of the time, but nowhere near that in the last several decades.
And btw, I don't think Stelmach even counts, he is close but actually outside the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
Interestingly, the provincial government which frequently rails about being ignored Federally and being run roughshod over often by a higher level of government, often does the same to Edmonton.
And btw, I don't think Stelmach even counts, he is close but actually outside the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
Interestingly, the provincial government which frequently rails about being ignored Federally and being run roughshod over often by a higher level of government, often does the same to Edmonton.
Garneau2Go
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I’m not too worried if Nenshi wins the Premiership, him and Iveson have talked at length about collaboration between the two cities being more important than competition, and I’m not worried about the NDP actively punishing Edmonton like the UCP is.
IanO
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A lane on Hwy 1 west of Calgary was kindly blocked in each direction today making for over a 1hr delay due to the F$&* Trudeau freedom folks.
I don't mind a peaceful protest, but putting kids on a moving highway and blocking traffic each way seems like reason for the many RCMP there to move them off the road, no?
I don't mind a peaceful protest, but putting kids on a moving highway and blocking traffic each way seems like reason for the many RCMP there to move them off the road, no?
Glenco
Senior Member
I heard about that from a friend. She was not shy about expressing her displeasure.
TAS
Senior Member
I was at Revolution Cycle when protestors marched down Jasper Ave. It didn't look more than 25 people or so.