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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
As has already been pointed out, these things are available on their website and are often discussed on social media. Much of the criticism you’re directing at Notley is focused on times where she is specifically asked about UCP decisions and policies as the official opposition. It’s literally her job.
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I think this point needs to be emphasized. If you look at the NDP and UCP social media, they seem to attack each other pretty evenly. I don't see Notley going any worse than Smith is. The difference is the mainstream coverage.
Dion is right that most people arn't going to be going to websites to check and it appears that all Notley does is attack. But that is because all the best sound bites are from this, so reporters are directly focusing on her responses and that's what the majority of Alberta will see. Add to that the "orange bad" mentality which the door knockers are seeing, and it is very hard to get any real messaging out.
She also doesn't have the ability to pull a Trudeau and refuse to engage in it, she has to respond to the UCPs decisions. But, I really do agree that they need to find a way to switch that messaging and focus on what the NDP will do differently. Her handlers need to get her to respond "We have already said we disagree with what the Premier is proposing because we intend to blah blah blah better." instead of continually engaging in the "they are ruining everything".
Its not easy to do and I am by no means a political science expert but Dion isn't wrong - I just think it is more nuanced with the mainstream reporting Notley only attacking and not present options. I just don't think the options are being reported.