That is definitely a worry (the vote split between Kent and Naheed). They do have very similar positions on many issues if not all of them. They are both great candidates and both bring some new and exciting ideas to the table. I think that Kent and his unbelieably tireless campaigning will be the difference. I've talked to people in the know and they were literally in awe of how good he is.
Kent is the kind of guy you can have a beer with at the Flames game (or wherever else) and it's normal and natural. Make no mistake though, he knows what he's talking about. Today's policy announcement is all him. No one had to come to him and say "you should consider this". Instead Kent recognizes the coming need for dialogue and cooperation and wants to make sure the city has stable funding going forward. Rather than just say something like "we'll work for stable funding from the province" though he comes out with this gem that is both effective and necessary.
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