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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
I wonder how well he would fare in Calgary if he supported an arena deal here too? 
If Mandel were to get hammered in Calgary because of the Edmonton arena deal, then that would represent a significant problem for him. The Tories might take Edmonton, but if Calgary goes green, that would make rural Alberta the battleground for the throne. I'd probably put my money on Wildrose at that point. |
The provincial government is in a tight spot with arena funding.
If they give too much support it will look like they are paying Katz back for contributing a third of the PC war chest in the last election.