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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
I've said it previously but I'd like to see Manning align himself with the WRP. I think that he is the type of big name conservative and leader that the WRP would need in order to challenge Prentice.
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He convinced a bunch of them to cross.
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Mr. Manning praised the disheartened Wildrosers by pointing out that the statement of unification essentially committed to most of the opposition’s platform — and especially to a balanced budget.
“The big picture, and this was certainly in their mind, and in the mind of the premier, is that the province is heading into deep water, and it’s absolutely essential to get the budget balanced as fast as possible,” Mr. Manning said.
Mr. Anderson said Mr. Manning’s pep talk was the moment that turned the tide.
“The vast majority of Wildrose caucus members look at him with a great deal of affection, as someone who is a statesman, a man of impeccable integrity, and someone we care a great deal about,” he said.
Mr. Manning swayed several MLAs, likely enough to encourage the nine to walk out of their party as a bloc.
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http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/12...ass-defection/
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