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Originally Posted by GirlySports
Is an aide really a Republican? Yeah, Liz Cheney is a politician who is a US Representative for the Republicans, no argument there. But is an aide really a Republican or is it just a job they picked up in their career? An aide has no power to do anything.
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An Aide would most certainly have the same leanings as the person/party they serve.
They work for the representative exclusively so would likely have similar political leanings to that person. You could assist in preparing speaking notes, questions, etc. so you would want to be attuned to that spectrum.
I know a few people that have worked as Aides and Advisors to MP/MLAs. They typically get that job with some connection to the person or party (attending events, volunteering etc.). It is generally a first step in an extensive political career with the party.
However, not every representative is similar. Even in Alberta, there is a lot that separates an Aheer from a Loewen etc. Some Aides may be more centrist or extremist but proximity and geography make them work for someone they may disagree with on points, but you essentially bleed Blue/Red/Orange/Green together