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Originally Posted by c.t.ner
I see what you're saying, but I think the Conservatives losing a riding in the heart of Calgary, whether it's Liberal, Green of NDP, will have a massive ripple-effect throughout Canadian Politics. Sure the Conservatives can spin it on lower turnout and what not, but all three parties, regardless of who wins, will use it to show that the Conservatives are losing the respect of Canadians. It'll be a PR nightmare for Harper's Government.
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Agreed. Liberal or Green the effect is exactly the same. Both are equally shocking in a sense - one being the party that's been considered enemy #1 for over a generation and the other, Green, being such the opposite of the Calgary political stereotype and a small party. Still an uphill battle I think, but Crockatt losing is a distinct possibility. Her campaign has that sinking ship feeling. I wouldn't be surprised if the likes of Jim Prentice, Jason Kenney or even Stephen Harper himself show up this week to try and rescue this thing. It was just a huge mistake to nominate someone like Crockatt in this riding.