So the fact that the Liberals and NDP have made themselves so completely unelectable in this city that a comment like this wont derail Richardson's chances of being elected reflects on the voters?
Frankly, I disagree. You seem to be reflecting the Liberal belief that they deserve to be elected because of who they are. The CPC can count on us to check the box for their party because nobody else even bothers. Ideology is only part of why Alberta, and especially Calgary, are solidly blue. The simple fact that the Liberals and NDP wont put in the work to improve their own reputations plays a significant role as well.
Richardson made a very, very stupid comment, no doubt. He should be taken to task for it, and he should be standing up and apologizing for it. But these calls for him to step down are the desperate actions of two parties that don't have a prayer.
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