Much like it was with the last provincial election, Liberal gains in Alberta very likely have nothing to do with anything the Liberal party itself. Rather, concern with the Conservatives. Given that the NDP is no option, and the Greens arent even as good as the NDP at the moment, there is nowhere else for one to go.
Of course, as is nice with stats, they can be manipulated any way one wants.
The latest Ipsos-Reid poll has support at 56-24 C-L. April 16, it was 65-9. However, April 24, it was 57-26. All polls done by Ipsos-Reid.
Truthfully, the Liberals have always polled around 20-24%. Even during the height of AdScam, while one poll might put them at 8%, the rest were still around 20%. It's all about the question, and who you ask.
In reality, the Liberals havent gained or lost anything. They merely remain in a rut they have no hope of escaping, while their fortunes are determined by what the Conservatives are doing rather than the Liberals.
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