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Originally Posted by GordonBlue
not on their mailing list and I'm not on twitter. despite not being on twitter, I usually get the messages that the NDP and UCP are selling. not so for the alberta party.
I don't have my head in the sand, but think they really need to get on the radar of mainstream media.
the average person isn't actively signing up to political party mailing lists.
I shouldn't have to seek them out, especially with two options that are unacceptable to a lot of people. they should be working harder to get their message out there.
I don't believe I've seen a print ad for them, heard them on the radio, seen a TV ad. they have to get the masses to know there is an option and a viable one at that.
they are not doing that. even in this thread with a lot of politically engaged people, has there been any alberta party discussion? I haven't seen any other than a few people saying "I'm not going to waste my vote on a nothing party."
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I do agree with you. The Alberta Party has not been visible in non-social media streams, and it has always been a visibility issue with them. I am a member, and I have had a bit of issue with it.
Having said that, you might see more ramp up in the next month. Is it too little, too late? Possibly, but the AP's goal wasn't to win this election; I believe Greg Clark mention a couple of years ago that the goal was to get to around 10% of votes this election. It's a long-game.
The best thing they could do is take out a full page ad in the Herald and the Journal in two weeks, and tell Albertans they are the "middle ground" that grabs the best of both parties - social progressiveness and fiscal responsibility, without the fireworks and drama.