[killer_carlson]

My assessment of Edmonton's political landscape, and where Edmonton's seats would go if the vote were held today, is this:

As much as it pains me to say it, NDP will win the majority of the seats. Well organized and active on the ground in specifically chosen ridings. I believe they are prepared to write off many other ridings and focus resources on specific areas. Because of their elbow grease and effort, I suspect they will be able to get votes from people previously too apathetic to participate. The NDP will have earned their increases through hard work.

Liberals may be wiped out. Sherman is vulnerable and their votes are up for grabs.

PCs will come second in terms of seats won. Still popular and they will have Stephen Mandel trumping that Prentice is a change for the better. Mandel is still very popular and his opinion matters.

WR: I think the WR will break through into Edmonton, but only a few seats. I suspect it will be in the burbs. Possibly in one or two other areas if they get a certain candidate to run again. Fear of WR cuts to government staff are prevalent. It would be akin to a Calgarian's fear if Trudeau announced he will introduce a large carbon tax, or look to halt oilsands development, or both. That being said, the WR does appeal to the accountability that is demanded by the electorate.

I think the WR will win some other seats adjacent to Edmonton (Leduc, Redwater, Slave Lake which is obviously further out).