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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
On the other hand, now would be a politically convenient time to switch the name of the ANDP.
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I've thought this too for the longest time; however, there are many passionate grassroots supporters and volunteers of the ANDP. Changing the name could alienate them and Nenshi would risk losing their support.
The BC Liberals changed their name to BC United, and now that party has zero seats in the Legislature (and has further fractured with the launch of the Centre BC Party). I don't think Nenshi wants to take that risk.
Nenshi's plan appears to be to disassociate from the federal NDP by referring to his Party as the Alberta New Democrats (a bit easier now with the federal NDP on the verge of losing party status) and then proceed to wipe the floor with Danielle Smith in the campaign and in debates (assuming she makes it to the next Provincial Election).
I don't know if that will be enough to win in Alberta, but that might be the only viable path.