It’s easy to say "it’s not the economy versus COVID" if you have a secure income. It’s easy to say "stay at home" if you can work at home. It’s easy to say "isolate" if you live in a home with more rooms than occupants. We can’t just wag fingers. We have to support one another.
I thought a good night sleep would calm me down. It has not. I woke up thinking of all the sacrifices made over the holiday season by people who wanted to protect their neighbours, friends & family. And of
@CMOH_Alberta
& her tireless efforts to save lives.
#ableg
#COVID19AB
Me at 17. I was one of 6 kids. My father was a truck driver and rarely home. My mother was ill with cancer. My salvation was the teachers who ran after-school clubs, and the parents of friends who kept tabs on me. It takes a village. Kids need support wherever they can get it.
I support law and order. These illegal blockades must end now. I did not intend to minimize the gravity of the situation by comparing aspects of it to a winter carnival – this is a very serious matter. The Govt of Canada must show leadership & provide clear path moving forward.
UCP now clarifies that results of mail in vote in Kenney leadership will be announced May 18. Ballots must be received by May 11. Still nearly 6 weeks after original plan for April 9.
#ableg
#yyc
#abpoli
#cdnpoli
#yyc
#yeg
#ucp
I'm not that fussed about an apology from
@carter_AB
. He was commenting (albeit crudely) on a publicly-released poll. It's not like he stole proprietary data. His is not the apology I'm waiting on.
#abvote
#abpoli
#AbElection2023
I’m just going to say it:
@planetjanetyyc
’s polling is off.
No gender gap? 8 point UCP lead?
At least one pollster is going to be the big loser in this election, and I fear it’s Janet.
Either she or I will be making an apology on Tuesday.
If you find yourself feeling peckish at
@strategistspod
Live tonight, look for me. I'm selling Donut Mill donuts at a huge markup. But if you promise to clean up your own crumbs, you'll get a big discount. I'm calling it R-Donuts.
#ableg
In the fullness of time, when the tell-alls are written, we're going to find out the decision that Biden would step down was made 2 weeks ago, and the last 2 weeks were spent laying the groundwork for a smooth transition for VP Harris to get the nomination.
This SLAPP lawsuit is designed to silence
@DuaneBratt
AND all other political watchers. Chandler could have filed the lawsuit and stayed quiet. But he posted the statement of claim on Facebook to put all his critics on notice. 1/2
Ok its time. I need to go public. Especially now that Craig Chandler has posted the suit on facebook and been fired by the Smith campaign. Personal and public 🧵coming
Newsflash for Conservatives! You lost the last federal election because your party didn't appeal to a broad cross section of Canadians. And why? Cuz of stuff like this. Buckle up, cuz this is only going to keep the Liberals in power that much longer.
#cdnpoli
#abpoli
#cpc
How is escorting one group through the streets on a weekly basis, and pushing one group out of the way NOT supporting one group over another?
#yyc
@CalgaryPolice
I'm old enough to remember the Vriend case. Also, the debate over same-sex marriage in 2005. This article draws important parallels between 1998 and today.
#abpoli
"The playbook also fails when voters realize the prevailing norms they've been sold by populists are both out of step with public opinion and unable to meet the challenges of the day."
A must-read by
@DrJaredWesley
.
#AbLeg
#abpoli
I'll be releasing new polling data tomorrow. Those who like the results will see them as the gospel truth ... those who don't like them will see them as an abomination. My ask is that you scrutinize the methodology and base your judgement on that.
#ableg
#abvote
"Six in 10 Albertans polled said they believe Alberta’s reputation has been damaged due to the provincial government’s handling of the pandemic."
Interesting how
@leger360
also thought it was topical to poll on Alberta's reputation at this time.
#abpoli
Premier Danielle Smith limits reporters to ONE QUESTION. No follow-up.
She says "because it's an election" she won't take more than 1q per reporter to get to more reporters... but she answered fewer q's from fewer reporters.
#abpoli
#ableg
#Alberta
Her exchange w/
@audreyneva
Think of all the power Biden has now, given the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity and that he's no longer worried about re-election.
#norules
#blankcheque
#totalimmunity
Seriously, why would you drive traffic to a story that shows 7 in 10 Albertans don't respect your boss? I love that this poll has sparked a conversation. But this story would have petered out on Sunday if GOA comms staff had just left it alone.
#ableg
#abpol
Jameson Irish Whisky at the Skypalace, Dark Horse Canadian Whisky at kamikaze Callaway’s house.
I’m excited to see the scotch and bourbon brands involved in subsequent Jason Kenney controversies.
Our latest
@CBCCalgary
Road Ahead Poll starts rolling out today. Here's a look at vote choice and leader impressions. Lots more good data to come!
#abpoli
#AbLeg
Almost 20 years ago, to the day, my Dad called me after listening to a political unknown named Barack Obama give a speech at the 2004 DNC to tell me, "he's going to be President someday".
Tuesday's
#RealTalkRJ
:
Do you want to see political parties represented in municipal elections?
@ABmunis
president
@CptGandam
& pollster
@planetjanetyyc
reveal the results of a new survey...
Watch or listen live at 8:30am MT or later on demand:
#abpoli
If you don't get a UCP membership before August 10 and [insert name of arch nemesis here] wins the UCP leadership race and becomes the next Premier, you'll have no one to blame but yourself.
#AbLeg
#abpoli
Another great episode of
@WestofCentreCBC
. It made me think I need to amend my most famous quote ...
"Albertans aren't fiscally conservative. They're tax* averse."
*also levy, fee, surcharge, fine, toll, tariff, duty, disincentive, and price on (fill in the blank) averse.
I'm proud to be at the top of the leader board and humbled by how close it was.
This would not have been possible without the team
@CBCCalgary
& their unflagging support.
Also not possible without Trend Research who administers my surveys. They are my secret sauce.
#abvote
/2
1993 Alberta election was about brutal cuts versus massive cuts. 2023 Alberta election will be about enormous spending versus colossal spending.
#ABbudget2023
"Not having the facts" is not an apology. The only relevant "fact" a decent person needed to know was that a son was proud of his Dad.
@JayWeber3
sure gave us a solid "fact" about the type of person he is.
This is a fuller apology for something stupid and hurtful I said yesterday. I said it without thinking or having the facts. No excuses.
Having been a teacher, I’ve had a standard of never involving children, I broke that and I’m disappointed with myself. I apologize to....
The story of a couple of vulnerable kids trying to make it in a cruel world. It resonated with me in '88, and seems extra poignant this weekend.
"We've gotta make a decision. Leave tonight or live and die this way."
MORE TICKETS FOR OUR LIVE SHOW ON APRIL 10 IN CALGARY
We got a bigger room for you, the listeners.
Maybe don't wait around on this one as we sold out our last venue in just a few hours and no way
@carter_AB
can afford the deposit of an even bigger room.
Know who wasn't torn up about whether or not to travel during the holidays? The millions who saw their incomes plummet as a result of the pandemic.
#COVID19AB
#abpoli
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
There was lots of talk in that news conference about top and bottom surgery for minors, which isn’t something that’s going to change, as it’s not currently allowed. There was little discussion on what IS changing and the impact of those changes.
#abpoli
#ableg
This is such a rare luxury in terms of media polling: n = 1000 live interviewer regional deep dive.
Kudos to CBC for going the extra mile to give their readers this type of analysis and understanding of the dynamics at play.
Standing by to do commentary after Premier Smith's TV address (with
@cbcrob
and
@DuaneBratt
).
Wondering about the mugs over on the Radio-Canada side of the studio?
Full of red flags. But not full enough or red enough for
@GlobalCalgary
! Global Calgary was still very happy to give this dubious poll more free publicity.
I recently had an enlightening conversation with a 17 year old:
Me: Is there anything positive about the pandemic?
17 year old: My parents have stopped telling me how lucky I am and how they had it so much worse.
Here I talk about a segment of voters I call 'orphans'. Small in size, but with the potential to have a big impact on the outcome of the next Alberta election.
#abpoli
Here's an indepth piece from
@DuaneBratt
on ideology and values in Alberta that draws from the Road Ahead surveys we conducted for
@CBCCalgary
in 2018, 2020, and 2021.
#AbLeg
According to my sources Minister Kaycee Madu & Assc Minister Dale Nally were at the party w/ around 200 other UCP members. Restaurant staff confirm the entire venue was bought out. I'm told that COVID-19 protocols & restrictions weren't broken. (2/4)
#abpoli
#ableg
#COVID19AB
“The failure of Jason Kenney’s brand and style of conservatism to handle urgent, complex problems should be a warning sign …”
An excellent analysis from
@DrJaredWesley
.
#ableg
#abpoli
#ucp
Once or twice a year, David Taras would ask me to speak to one of his classes. He'd say, "as a reward I'll buy you a scrumptious lunch in the cafeteria". We'd catch up on projects, family, travel, and gossip. I will miss those lunches, and his kindness and encouragement.
It is with deep sadness that I relay the news of the passing of David Taras. A great colleague and dear friend. While we knew each other when he was at UofC, it was only when he crossed the river to MRU that we began actively collaborating.
There's so much I agree with here. How many times do I have to say it? Polls 👏 underestimate 👏 conservative 👏 voters 👏. All polls aren't created equal. Averages are misleading.
I'm very excited to be part of this line-up! Carney, Raitt, Brodie, Butts, Kapelos, Whittingham, Cameron, Marshall, Petty, Cryderman, Velji ... plus Brown, and a smattering of Solbergs.
@WestofCentreCBC
@NewWestPA
What strikes me as most interesting about this letter is that it doesn't specifically mention
#COVID19AB
restrictions - the one topic that appeared to be causing the most dissension in the
#UCP
caucus. It now seems the internal strife runs much deeper.
#AbLeg
#abpoli
Gonna take a second to acknowledge the dedicated journalists out here covering
#Jasper
wildfires. CityNews, CBC, Radio Canada, Global, CTV all helping each other, working long hours in rough conditions, hanging in late now to provide an essential service.
#abfire
#yeg