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Just a question. All else being equal, let's say Martin is replaced by a young charasmatic leader, who deals with the concerns, problems, and needs of the Western provinces with great care and pride. A "Blue Liberal" if you will.
Would you vote for the evil Liberal party then?
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Albertans won't vote for a Liberal candidate. Ever. It dates back to Trudeau and the NEP...they still haven't forgiven the Liberal Party for that. And in terms of dealing with the "concerns, problems, and needs of the Western provinces", for at least Alberta, that would mean adopting policies that aren't popular in Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic Provinces, which would be political suicide for the Liberals (and explains why the Reform and Alliance Parties never had any support East of Manitoba and why the CPC has been stalled at 30% national support despite all the allegations coming from the Gomery Inquiry).
Asking if Alberta would ever vote for a Liberal candidate is akin to asking if Alabama would ever vote a Democrat for president.
Martin even tried to be this hypothetical candidate you described. After assuming the office of PM, he made all kinds of comments about reaching out to the West. His two most important cabinet ministers come from the West. It made no difference; Alberta still voted against the Liberals.