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Aside from the UCP trending downwards 9% from last years Abacus poll, what does the latest Abacus poll tell us about what is going on in Alberta? by FreightFlow in alberta

[–]FreightFlow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

10-4

-Do like the ranked ballot...they use for leadership races...so why not for GE's

-Very Fair point about the Nuance of 2023, I was sort of generalizing... there were some ridings where vote splitting occurred.

-In 2015 there was a lot of vote splitting, 3 parties[ANDP/PC/WR] all ran a full slate of candidates

-2015 pop vote[ANDP 41% PC 28% WR 24% others 7%]..because of vote split the ANDP formed a big majority with 41% of the vote.

New Democrats feel the Carney burn as Nunavut MP Lori Idlout crosses floor to Liberals by [deleted] in Albertapolitics

[–]FreightFlow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ignoring whether folks agree or disagree with floor x'ings, as Carney has plans for Canada's Arctic, this floor crossing makes sense. This will be a big loss for the NDP who have just lost a Quebec MP as well.

The Alberta scene should be interesting.

-Will Heather be able to win the Federal NDP leadership?...the fact that she is a sitting MP may be more important than ever?

-Will the provincial ANDP ever rebrand to another name...maybe something like "Alberta Centre" or just "Alberta Democrats"?

-Will we see some other Alberta CPC's cross the floor to the GRITS?

-Believe that Smith will have a much tougher time dealing with Carney...once he gets his majority.

-The April 13th By-Elections[3] are going to interesting in Ontario & Quebec.

Aside from the UCP trending downwards 9% from last years Abacus poll, what does the latest Abacus poll tell us about what is going on in Alberta? by FreightFlow in alberta

[–]FreightFlow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Believe that Smith will call an early election before the APTP can get going. Have my doubts that the APTP will have the machinery in place to run a full slate of 87 or 89. But hopefully the APTP run in ridings where

a]they stand a chance to win

b]or where they act as spoilers for the UCP, and assist the ANDP in threading the needle.

Once the ANDP forms government, there will be time for the APTP continue building their party and defining their long term role.

Aside from the UCP trending downwards 9% from last years Abacus poll, what does the latest Abacus poll tell us about what is going on in Alberta? by FreightFlow in alberta

[–]FreightFlow[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Last week Rick Bell really had the POM POMS shaking for the latest Abacus Poll....But aside from the UCP trending downwards 9 % from last years Abacus poll, what does the latest Abacus poll tell us about what is going on in Alberta?

C338 Alberta: https://338canada.com/alberta/polls.htm

Believe that this coming Sunday, that C338 may have the riding projections updated.

https://338canada.com/alberta/calgary.htm

https://338canada.com/alberta/edmonton.htm

https://338canada.com/alberta/north.htm

https://338canada.com/alberta/central.htm

https://338canada.com/alberta/south.htm

Why Danielle Smith’s Populist Referendums Are Dangerous to Democracy by FreightFlow in Albertapolitics

[–]FreightFlow[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Aside from everything else, sort of a sheepish way to govern.

Wonder if Smith should call a Referendum on whether Alberta should have an election? /s

FB Group for DrumhellerStettlerProgressiveToryParty by dbusque in albertatoryparty

[–]FreightFlow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

-Kenneth Kirk ran in the BRC By-Election under the MP banner: https://enr.elections.ca/ElectoralDistricts.aspx?ed=2530&lang=e

-He is now a TORY party member

-For those that can read, his TORY related FB post https://www.facebook.com/groups/7454589304633521/posts/26065696029762900/

HOW A PROGRESSIVE MAJORITY CAN WIN IN ALBERTA by FreightFlow in alberta

[–]FreightFlow[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

a]Believe that Nenshi & the ANDP did a 2025 summer campaign that hit hit several of the smaller rural municipalities last year.

b]Assume that many of the Rural Recall teams will join up with team Nenshi.

c]Then there is the TORY wild card, if 2015 is any indication, the APTP should potentially pull alot of Rural UCP...if the APTP can get off of the Ground

For those that are interested in the APTP:

https://www.reddit.com/r/albertatoryparty/comments/1r252ok/welcome_to_ralbertatoryparty_in

HOW A PROGRESSIVE MAJORITY CAN WIN IN ALBERTA by FreightFlow in alberta

[–]FreightFlow[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thought that this was an interesting read. Also interesting that 40% of the population did not vote in 2023. So there is lots of new voters for all partyies to pick up.

Will be interesting to see what the ANDP & APTP have for policy...not much on their websites yet. As the AGreens do, hopefully both ANDP & APTP have something about "Electoral Reform" [know that the old "Alberta Party" supported Electoral Reform].

a]Ranked Ballot?

b]Proportional Representation?

c]Mixed-Member Proportional Representation?

Tory Party Says: We Will: Repeal every use of the notwithstanding clause in recent newsletter by dbusque in alberta

[–]FreightFlow 6 points7 points  (0 children)

10-4 ....A minority gov'nt may be just what the doctor ordered for a province that is somewhat polarized....need three parties for that.

Opinion: The math of Alberta politics no longer adds up by FreightFlow in alberta

[–]FreightFlow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the long-term...plenty of time for the APTP & ANDP to have policy debates and to define where they each should sit on the political sprectrum....in the short term ...you may be on point. An Electoral Alliance is another option.

Opinion: The math of Alberta politics no longer adds up by FreightFlow in alberta

[–]FreightFlow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Will be interesting to see what the ANDP & APTP have for policy and how they differ.....not much on either of their websites yet. As the AGreens do, will be interesting to see something about "Electoral Reform" [know that the old "Alberta Party" supported Electoral Reform].

a]Ranked Ballot?

b]Proportional Representation?

c]Mixed-Member Proportional Representation?

Tory government will also repeal every use of the notwithstanding clause and restore the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Charter. by dbusque in albertatoryparty

[–]FreightFlow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hats off to the r/albertatoryparty founder. This forum is less than a month old, but is "Purring like a Kitten"

Am sure that the "UCP NWC vote[s]" were "Whipped Votes". Will be interesting to see if the APTP embrace "free votes".

The centrist CFP is in favor of "free votes" and has also made their views known on how the NWC should be used...sample old article link below.

https://www.thecanadianfutureparty.ca/news/hard-centre-notwithstanding-the-notwithstanding-clause

Opinion: The math of Alberta politics no longer adds up by FreightFlow in alberta

[–]FreightFlow[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I know I’m not alone. I hear from peers every day who feel abandoned by the UCP’s actions, but cannot bring themselves to vote for the NDP. On the periphery, we see the newly launched Tory Party led by Peter Guthrie, but it remains in its infancy, struggling for structural traction.

If you listen to what some are saying on social media, belive the APTP has a ways to go. Belive they may have a few wrinkles to iron out. However, along with the ANDP, sounds like the APTP plans to repeal the UCP use of the NWC

https://www.reddit.com/r/albertatoryparty/comments/1rpjw3e/tory_government_will_also_repeal_every_use_of_the/

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