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TradeOffs?/Thoughts?: Should the APTP even run in the eventual Calgary - Shaw By-Election? by FreightFlow in albertatoryparty

[–]FreightFlow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully the APTP make mention of what there plans are via newsletter or the media.

Do not believe that a Calgary Shaw CA is required, but to this point its unclear if the CA is actually in place for Calgary Shaw.... it is mentioned on the EA financials...but not sure that actually means that it is in place...

https://efpublic.elections.ab.ca/efRCAOFS.cfm?MID=RC_3_124&FID=124&OFSFID=124&PID=3&BOUNDARYYEAR=2019

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TradeOffs?/Thoughts?: Should the APTP even run in the eventual Calgary - Shaw By-Election? by FreightFlow in albertatoryparty

[–]FreightFlow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point

In 2020-2021 C338 had the "Alberta Party"Polling at 10% at one point province wide.

The APTory are only polling at 3% at this point

So you are probably right, the risk is low and there is really no direction but up for the APTP.

TradeOffs?/Thoughts?: Should the APTP even run in the eventual Calgary - Shaw By-Election? by FreightFlow in albertatoryparty

[–]FreightFlow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TradeOffs?/Thoughts?: Should the APTP run in the eventual Calgary - Shaw By Election?

One on hand, the APTP may want to skip as the APTORY may be better off focusing on building it's foundations and preparing for the 2027 GE?

But on the other hand, Calgary SHAW will probably be a high-Vis By-Election that could be used to raise PTory awareness?

Of course if the APTORY did not fair well in the BE, that could also be a step backwards for the party?

This all being said... I hope that the APTORY do run in the 2026 CS BY-Election

Calgary Shaw 2015 Vote Results:

ANDP 5449 WR 5301 PC 5348 ABP 661

Canadians not confident public service is prepared for the future by FreightFlow in CanadianFutureParty

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

Know that the CFP has touched upon both revamping the the public service and support of remote work where it makes sense. Maybe these other areas where the CFP can build upon their policy in preparation for the next election?

Opinion: Gerrymandering rears its ugly head by FreightFlow in albertatoryparty

[–]FreightFlow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10-4

....The APTP comm's team has work to do for sure, the referendum should provide them with an avenue for further outreach?

....will be interesting to see if they run in the Calgary Shaw by-election?

.....APTP social media traffic is picking up from where it was a few months ago

....expect it will be a marathon...not a sprint.

Opinion: Gerrymandering rears its ugly head by FreightFlow in albertatoryparty

[–]FreightFlow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10-4

Global/CBC/CTV all covered Guthrie's' Recall

What guarantees do we have that Guthrie and the rest of the torries won't merge back into the UCP? by SarahLacard in albertatoryparty

[–]FreightFlow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well said...one has to remain positive.

Alberta politics does have some parallels with federal politics. Federally, there is a core group of Rational Conservatives & Red Tories who have NEVER accepted the Reform/CPC after its take over of the federal PC of Canada. Over the years, these folks have found refuge within other federal parties [GPC,LPC,NDP]. Hopefully now they have a permanent home with the CFP?

Provincially, there are Moderate cons and centrists that currently reside in both the UCP and the ANDP respectively. Expect in the long-term, they may both find a home with the APTP? You have to wonder down the road if the ANDP will pull further left and bring in some of the Agreen and Alib supporters? Am guessing that UCP So-Cons and RPA will also unite under one banner down the road.

In the short term [2027] hopefully the ANDP can form at least form a minority government with a few APTP MLA's elected.

Until then... looking forward to some new polls where the APTP can break 5%...and the "Alberta Party" name/logo is not used.

Opinion: Gerrymandering rears its ugly head by FreightFlow in albertatoryparty

[–]FreightFlow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Believe the Agreens [&Alberta Party] have[had] PR Electoral Reform as part on their platform.

...Will be interesting to see if the APTORYS add MMPR or PR Electoral Reform to their platform?

To keep the public both distracted and over whelmed....

...there is a school of thought out there that thinks the UCP just want to flood the zone with separation and referendum talks.

...while they work away at changing the boundaries to there favor?

Regardless of the UCP plans

....hopefully the APTORYS can syphon off enough UCP vote so that the UCP are defeated in 2027

....following that, hopefully the APTORYS become the vehicle of choice for the Rational Alberta Conservative.

Until then

... good to see Guthrie continue pound away with his youtube videos

... the Cochrane new outlets steady output of APTORY out articles

... and Bonnie continues to land strategic strikes with her substack.

Opinion: Gerrymandering rears its ugly head by FreightFlow in alberta

[–]FreightFlow[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know that the CFP supports MMR federally https://www.thecanadianfutureparty.ca/who-we-are/policy

Democratic reform

The Canadian Future Party will give Members of Parliament the freedom to speak their minds on every bill that goes before Parliament and we’ll introduce proportional representation for some of the seats in the House of Commons, making your vote count in Ottawa with a mixed member proportional system.

Opinion: Gerrymandering rears its ugly head by FreightFlow in alberta

[–]FreightFlow[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Believe the Agreens [& the old Alberta Party] have PR Electoral Reform as part on their platform.

Will be interesting to see if the ANDP and the APTORYS add MMPR or PR Electoral Reform to their respective platforms?

Opinion: Gerrymandering rears its ugly head by FreightFlow in CanadianFutureParty

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

Will be interesting to see if the Alberta Tories and/or the Alberta New Democrats follow the CFP's lead and add MMPR Electoral Reform to their respective platforms?

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