[bizaro86]

How will this outcome affect the party leaders?

Alison Redford should be safe, based on a convincing win. But I suppose people said that about Stelmach last time around. Assuming no huge scandals, she should be good for 4 more years. (If anything does go south, PCs will be quick with the knives)

Danielle Smith is the wildcard. Her speech said "change might take a bit longer." Is this a big enough win for her to keep the leadership of the WRP? 4 years of official opposition is quite something, will they give her another chance?

Raj Sherman didn't get much notice that campaign, and lost official party status. Will someone else (Kent Hehr?) take on that mantle?

Brian Mason seems like the biggest winner of the leaders here, he accomplished everything he could have reasonably hoped.

Glen Taylor of the Alberta Party didn't win his own seat. Is the Alberta Party going to stick around for next time? If so, will he be there to lead it?

I'd appreciate your thoughts on the effects this campaign will have on the parties going forward.