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Originally Posted by Rerun
I find it difficult to believe that the CPC would waste something this good and juicy on a single bi-election that changes nothing.
Thats why I believe that the CPC party had nothing to do with this news story... and this isn't the only negative Liberal story out there.. lets not forget Dave McGuinty's scornful comments.
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Again, I think it speaks to their fear of losing this seat. Locke is close enough that if a large enough chunk of undecides or Turner supporters realize he's the only one who can win, they will vote for him. They specifical need the Liberal to look bad here. The Green and NDP realistically have no chance. McGunity's comments are nowhere near as damaging because he's irelevant nationally while Trudeau is arguably the Liberal leadership frontrunner at this point. Going after him potentially makes a larger dent in Locke's hopes just by association. (He was even in town this week)
More than anything, losing the seat may seem like nothing, but its about perception. The CPC cannot be seen losing a seat in their stronghold. If they do, this anti-Alberta stuff gets knocked right off the front page and becomes about is the CPC vulnerable going forward. If nothing else it forces them to reconsider their current approach, because if they start losing seats in Calgary, obviously they are in deep trouble.