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Federal Politics

Gus Haynes said:
I suppose you never know, but in some situations, even a new face, an outsider, or a "maverick", is simply not enough to cut through the headwinds of the incumbency fatigue that comes with a ~10 year-old government.
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I agree that it is a major uphill battle regardless of who the leader is. There is justifiably a lot of disappointment with the Liberals in how they governed even though they have some notable accomplishments, too (which I would hope any government would after 10 years).

Carney certainly isn't a seasoned politician and it will be interesting to see if he can manage that if elected leader. I do find him likeable and well accomplished in his career and I like the sustainable, economic background.

I would be considering the Conservatives this time but I just have an extremely difficult time with PP. I find him so annoying and untrustworthy as well - I was very disatiafied with Trudeau as well. If it was Trudeau vs. PP, I likely wouldnt be voting for either party. I also don't see PP as an experienced, capable leader either given that he's really only been a politician all his life. Maybe the conservatives will come forward with some winning policies, though. I just don't know if I can overcome my distaste for PP.
 
kcantor said:
WOW! If ever there was an endorsement that could be considered "the kiss of death", this might be the winner.

It almost makes you wonder if Christia was aware this was coming or whether someone in Carney's camp gave that other Randy a contract for supplying medical equipment in eschange for putting it out.

For any candidate looking to present themself as a new fresh start for the Liberal Pary, I can't imagine an endorsement from the previous regime's most obvious sycophant would help their campaign.
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Yeah, I was wondering if Freeland or Carney would be better. Now I am leaning more towards the one not endorsed by our sad Federal Liberal MP.

I was also wondering when, I saw earlier today that the other Alberta Liberal MP was indicated to be attending Carney's leadership announcement but nothing about Boissonnault, if he was told to stay away.
 
I suppose he is hoping if Freeland wins, he may be the candidate. If not, I don't think so.

Sometimes a person should just quietly leave to save themselves and their party from further embarrassment and damage.
 
Well, with Randy’s recent announcement, I guess the Liberals are certain to face a wipeout in Alberta.
 
Gronk! said:
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How detached from reality can they be to write this?
 
Given their site page for Edmonton Centre still invites visitors to "Join Team Trudeau" and sign up for Team Trudeau Training, I'd suggest there's a lot of house-cleaning and updating still to be done...
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Edmonton Centre | Liberal Party of Canada

The Edmonton Centre Federal Liberal Association represents Justin Trudeau and the Liberal team in your local Electoral District Association (EDA).
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Randy's "candidate page" actually says "Stay up-to-date here as even more candidates are added to Team Trudeau!"
 
Please Carney win and run in Edmonton-Centre just so we can have Randy away from the seat. I know you read this forum Carney!
 
kcantor said:
Given their site page for Edmonton Centre still invites visitors to "Join Team Trudeau" and sign up for Team Trudeau Training, I'd suggest there's a lot of house-cleaning and updating still to be done...
liberal.ca

Edmonton Centre | Liberal Party of Canada

The Edmonton Centre Federal Liberal Association represents Justin Trudeau and the Liberal team in your local Electoral District Association (EDA).
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Randy's "candidate page" actually says "Stay up-to-date here as even more candidates are added to Team Trudeau!"
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Well he still is the PM until they come up with another name, but I do agree part of the problem both for the Liberals and the country has been an over emphasis on the leader.

I feel we need to pay more attention to the quality of the candidates at the local level. Although that might be an issue for the trinity here: Randy, the other Randy and the indigenous Randy.
 
David A said:
...but I do agree part of the problem both for the Liberals and the country has been an over emphasis on the leader.
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This is increasingly a problem globally. It's a convergence of the celbritization of politicians and the waning political literacy of the public, and it's to the benefit of candidates/parties whose platforms/records can't speak for themselves.
 
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