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Originally Posted by Barbecue
Just playing Devil's Advocate here but isnt she enacting and contributing to the best policy for albertans by joining the PCs?
Under the Stelmach and Redford governments, there was much to argue against since both leaders brought the ruling PC party too far left. Now, under a Prentice government, he's brought the party back to its right. If his policies are in line with many Wildrose MLA's, what do you have to argue? For the 9 MLAs including Smith, isn't it mission accomplished?
You cant argue for the sake of arguing
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Without a strong opposition party you may see a cease to an open and transparent govt. The PC's can go back to their entitlements and corruption without anyone to make them accountable. Time will tell on that.
Smith is a political opportunist who is only doing what she feels is best for her and be damned with what her constituents might think. She trashed her good friend Kerry Towle for crossing and now becomes a hypocrite for what she did.
Under the WRP all members were allowed a free vote and could say what they want. They won't get that under a Prentice govt.
Finally it sends a message to voters that your vote doesn't matter. Not good when you have low voting turn outs for elections.