Alberta Poll

[Canadian Blue]

http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/index.cfm/...em/itemID/13729

It appears according to this poll that the Greens are making new ground in Alberta.

PC=53%

Liberal=15%

NDP=7%

Greens=5%

Alberta Alliance=4%

I think it could be an interesting election in Alberta. Any thoughts?

[jdobbin]

http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/index.cfm/...em/itemID/13729

It appears according to this poll that the Greens are making new ground in Alberta.

PC=53%

Liberal=15%

NDP=7%

Greens=5%

Alberta Alliance=4%

I think it could be an interesting election in Alberta. Any thoughts?

The only party of any consequence is the Conservatives. All people who want to influence politics in Alberta should join the Conservatives. For this reason many Alberta Liberals are joining the Conservatives so they can select the leader.

The Greens have 5% of nothing. The only party that will ever be elected forever and ever and ever in Alberta is the Conservatives.

[Canadian Blue]

Actaully I have a feeling the PC era will come to an end. As did the Socreds, UFA, and the Liberals. Albertan's have been known to elect new parties that come from obscurity.

[geoffrey]

Actaully I have a feeling the PC era will come to an end. As did the Socreds, UFA, and the Liberals. Albertan's have been known to elect new parties that come from obscurity.

Ok. Any party have ANY crediability in Alberta? No.

PC's with another massive majority, there is no other possible outcome. Things are great in Alberta, we're the only part of Canada progressing economically... why change?

[Jerry J. Fortin]

Because the PC's are morally bankrupt and ethicaly challenged. Their misuse of the Heritage Trust Fund, and their blatant incompetance in the design and application of royalty schedules are becoming known by the public. During the election that will surely be called in the spring I think many will be surprised to see a number of Tory seats disappear, perhaps enough to elect a 3 more more NDP and 7 more Liberals. There will likely be 3 more Alliance people and perhaps even an independent of two. There is a very real possibility that there could be a minority government here within two election cycles.

In Alberta opinion polls are misleading because of the apathetic citizenry. When the time comes to hold an election I suspect that whoever is talking about royalty reforms, taxation and federal provincial relations will carry the day.

[gerryhatrick]

Not surprising. The oilsands are ruining Alberta's environment.

[Jerry J. Fortin]

It is not the oilsands that are ruining the environment but the greed of people and their cowardly and irresponsible corporations.

[crazymf]

Because the PC's are morally bankrupt and ethicaly challenged. Their misuse of the Heritage Trust Fund, and their blatant incompetance in the design and application of royalty schedules are becoming known by the public. During the election that will surely be called in the spring I think many will be surprised to see a number of Tory seats disappear, perhaps enough to elect a 3 more more NDP and 7 more Liberals. There will likely be 3 more Alliance people and perhaps even an independent of two. There is a very real possibility that there could be a minority government here within two election cycles.

In Alberta opinion polls are misleading because of the apathetic citizenry. When the time comes to hold an election I suspect that whoever is talking about royalty reforms, taxation and federal provincial relations will carry the day.

Blah, blah blah. That's what you'd like to think. However, it has been voiced correctly that we are solid Conservative for the forseeable future. (Unless Don Getty was to run again) The only party that could gain credible ground doesn't exist yet, but would hold provincial values above federal and especially Quebec values.

There is a portion of the public in Alberta who merely need a competent leader who isn't a Hitler type like some of the separatists that will vote in that direction.

[geoffrey]

Not surprising. The oilsands are ruining Alberta's environment.

Not really. Not ruining mine. It'll all be reclaimed down the road, who cares?

It is not the oilsands that are ruining the environment but the greed of people and their cowardly and irresponsible corporations.

The corporations that are responsibile for our high standard of living.

[Black Dog]

PC's with another massive majority, there is no other possible outcome. Things are great in Alberta, we're the only part of Canada progressing economically... why change?

It all depends on who the new PC leader/Premier is. Me, I'm rooting for crazy Ted Morton.

The corporations that are responsibile for our high standard of living.

Gee and here I thought it was our oil that was responsible for their profits.

But I forgot how Albertans worship Business with the frevor of a pagan tribe. Certainly you cannot anger the great Business lest He bestow His favours on other, less worthy peoples. And Business demands sacrifices! Environmental regulations, corporate taxes, resource royalties must all be sacrificed on the alter, for only then will Business continue to smile upon the Chosen People of Alberta.

There is a portion of the public in Alberta who merely need a competent leader who isn't a Hitler type like some of the separatists that will vote in that direction.

Competent leader? It's been so long, I doubt we'd know one if we saw one.

[Jerry J. Fortin]

Because the PC's are morally bankrupt and ethicaly challenged. Their misuse of the Heritage Trust Fund, and their blatant incompetance in the design and application of royalty schedules are becoming known by the public. During the election that will surely be called in the spring I think many will be surprised to see a number of Tory seats disappear, perhaps enough to elect a 3 more more NDP and 7 more Liberals. There will likely be 3 more Alliance people and perhaps even an independent of two. There is a very real possibility that there could be a minority government here within two election cycles.

In Alberta opinion polls are misleading because of the apathetic citizenry. When the time comes to hold an election I suspect that whoever is talking about royalty reforms, taxation and federal provincial relations will carry the day.

Blah, blah blah. That's what you'd like to think. However, it has been voiced correctly that we are solid Conservative for the forseeable future. (Unless Don Getty was to run again) The only party that could gain credible ground doesn't exist yet, but would hold provincial values above federal and especially Quebec values.

There is a portion of the public in Alberta who merely need a competent leader who isn't a Hitler type like some of the separatists that will vote in that direction.

Alberta needs changes. We are conservative, that is true, but not necessarily Progressive Conservative. We do need an alternative, my choice is independent representation outside of the partisan factions. I want a representative accountable to my fellow constituents and myself not a party leader.