First things first – I received a phone call from the Mark Dyrholm campaign today. I didn’t waste much time, I just politely told the caller I was firmly behind Danielle Smith. He said, “oh, so you’re supporting the libertarian then?” I simply said, “yes,” and left it at that. At least they aren’t calling…
Read moreShamless cross-promotion
I’m going to link to another blog site – Leigh Patrick Sullivan, a writer who lives up in the Edmonton area (but I won’t hold that against him.) In his blog entry, Leigh points out a number of concerns surrounding , Mark Dyrholm, rival to Danielle Smith in the Wildrose Alliance leadership race here in…
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Smith: this is one of those issues where you’ll find us violently agreeing with each other. She’s quick.
Read moreAfter the Debate
Well the debate is over. Afterwards the candidates hung around chatting with the attendees. Danielle sat up at the front, relaxed and informally visiting. Mark wandered around, schmoozing and talking about the issues. Jeff Willarton conceded and endorsed Craig Ch- oops I mean Dyrholm. So now we are down to two candidates, which makes the…
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The Mark Dyrholm cheering section Mark is very in-your-face. Danielle is much lower key. One will be successful.
Read moreDead battery
Battery in phone dying. Go figure. I’ll Blog as long as I can.
Read moreBlogging
Danielle just made reference to new media. Including blogging. Kinda cool given I’m liveblogging right now.
Read moreFast paced
Lots going on. Difficult to follow. Smith and Dyrholm are clearly the ones making the best impression. Willarton is a nice guy but I don’t think he has leadership potential. I’m just sayin’
Read moreCattle check-offs
Dyrholm: reform policy is my policy Smith: built on Dyrholm Willarton: I don’t know what you’re talking about.
Read moreNumber of MLAs
First question was about the number of MLAs. Do we reduce them? Willarton: yes. 52 Dyrholm: yes. 48 Smith: Maybe. Perhaps a province senate?
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