[GT] Alberta Votes 2023.

[BoLevi]

Originally Posted by Ferarri

While it certainly wouldn’t hurt to change names and re-brand I don’t think it would have made a difference. The UCP spin doctors would have found away to continue to link her as nothing more than a Trudeau/Singh puppet and not to be fooled by a new name. Unfortunately a majority of Alberta voters would have bought into that rhetoric and I doubt the result changes. Just my opinion though.

Change name?

The Alberta NDP are an affiliate/subsidiary of the federal NDP. They can't just "rename" the Alberta affiliate because of that.

The NDP are the only political party in Canada that are structured like this.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by nik-

This is silly. There are tons of people who work in O&G that voted NDP this time. Some people are capable of looking past their wallets and think about what kind of place they want to live in.

Obviously not enough.

[Spurs]

Originally Posted by zamler

Have you considered moving to a place that represents your values? I can't understand why you'd stay in a province that is so vile.

Alberta has only recently turned this vile and for the last year there was hope that the province wasn’t actually as awful as this since Smith never faced an election.

[Jason14h]

Originally Posted by Yamer

"Where we fell short, the responsiblity rests entirely with me." - Rachel Notley

That's the talk of a strong leader. I really liked that remark in her concession speech.

As a staunch UCP voter the speech was fantastic , and I honestly wish she was part of the UCP party

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Can’t wait to fly my confederate flag with pride again. We’ve shown the rest of Canada who’s in charge once and for all.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by Spurs

He gave up because his “reasons” were easily refuted.

That's not what happened he was bullied and likely wisely decided not to waste time engaging any further.

[MoneyGuy]

So proud of Rachel for a great speech. I’m glad she’s not stepping down. I hope she and the NDP learn from this - an election they blew, in my opinion.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Frequitude

Hell of a speech by Notley.

Except her part about wanting to work with the UCP for the greater good. Question period in the Alberta legislature has been a place where both sides insult each other and belittle what the other side has done. I don't see it changing.

[indes]

Buckle up I guess. Can't believe we gave these deplorables a mandate.

Let the war on health, law and education commence.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Go back to when Kenney won, and it was disappointment but not like this. People are legit offended by Smith. As for me, someone who actually has personal experience? I’m frightened about what she will do.

There’s definitely a lot of heat geared towards Smith, which I think gave the NDP a lot of momentum.

At the end of the day, I hope this is the last time we see either of these leaders run. Time for new voices at the heads of both of these parties.

Crazy (and unfortunate) to see that the other parties seemed to have had their support absolutely ravaged by this “two party system” in Alberta.

[Ozy_Flame]

Jason Luan and Tyler Shandro on the verge of getting painted!

What a day! What a glorious day!

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by BoLevi

Change name?



The Alberta NDP are an affiliate/subsidiary of the federal NDP. They can't just "rename" the Alberta affiliate because of that.



The NDP are the only political party in Canada that are structured like this.

Then they will never form government against a united right.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Obviously not enough.

Obviously not enough in all sectors

[direwolf]

What a sad, embarrassing day for Alberta. Never once did I think that Republican-style far right extremism would ever worm its way into my once beloved home province, but here we are. This is some scary s***, and it's a far cry from the Alberta that I grew up in and have such fond memories of. Watching what's been happening there these days is just so incredibly disappointing and depressing.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Spurs

He gave up because his “reasons” were easily refuted.

Bull! He was mocked and ridiculed for hs views. No amount of debate was going to change people's minds here.

[Doctorfever]

Originally Posted by Frequitude

Hell of a speech by Notley.

She’s nhad 4 years to work on it.

[Muta]

These next four years will be an absolute roller coaster of embarrassment and disappointment. Buckle up.

[MegaErtz]

Tyler Shandro looks like he's going to win.

[calgarygeologist]

A smoke machine for Smith's entrance. So much cringe.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Jason Luan and Tyler Shandro on the verge of getting painted!

What a day! What a glorious day!

Shandro back in front by 60 votes but no votes counted from Lord Beaverbrook yet.