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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Nenshi doesn’t have his reputation because he’s smart. Al Duerr was smart, and nobody called him arrogant. He has his reputation because he’s belligerent, and dismissive of anyone who has a different opinion. Which is great for dunking on opponents, not so great for persuading people and building consensus.
He’s Calgary’s first mayor who rode in on a social media wave, so maybe we shouldn’t be surprised at the snarky style. I just hope his comms people can manage his social media activity better. Getting drawn into twitter spats isn’t a great look if you’re campaigning as the serious candidate.
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This comes across as someone who just emerged from a coma, missing how elections have been won over the last decade.