I have just visually superimposed an riding map of the new riding distribution over the riding distribution for the 2008 election, and calculated seat results. Then, based on the geography of the new ridings, I’ve tried to adjust the seat counts based on the new number of seats in the Alberta Legislature (87). It really…
Read moreRedford is getting defensive #abdb8 #abvote
Redford is getting very angry and very sarcastic. She is speaking AT people, not TO people, and has a permanent sneer. Terrible. Worst. Premier. Ever.
Read moreFirst Segment Marks: #abdb8 #abvote Smith B+, Sherman F, Mason B-, Redford B
Redford held her own, but Smith did very well. She needs to jump in more and speak up when needed. Sherman is dropping the ball.
Read moreOpening Statements: Smith A-, Sherman F, Redford C, Mason B
Danielle Smith seemed nice and relaxed, Brian Mason did very well too. Sherman was way too stiff, and Redford sounded rehearsed.
Read moreLiveblogging the #abvote debate
As best as I can, I will be liveblogging the debate tonight starting at 6:30. You can also find me participating in the online chat on Sun News Network’s website, and also on Twitter. I will try to get a video blog entry out a bit later on.
Read moreStirring up a Hornet’s Nest. #wrp #pcaa #abvote
Well, my last post certainly stirred up a hornet’s nest of angry responses. Good. KikkiPlanet, of course, is the most vehement in her response: Let’s examine a few points here: First, calling Kikki a “Terrorist” isn’t an ad hominem “attack”. There is no such thing as an “ad hominem” attack. Ad hominem is a form of…
Read moreThe Terrorism Campaign Intensifies #pcaa #wrp #abvote
I’ve been accused, by using the term “terrorism” of insulting the victims of terrorism around the world. Let me be clear: that is not my intent. There is no disrespect. At all. The horrible events of 9/11 and other dates around the world ring loud and clear with me. I remember that morning like it…
Read moreLatest Prediction: Leger Marketing, Forum, Campaign Research #wrp #abvote #pcaa
Another set of polls were released recently… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYw8VHPy6eU?rel=0] To summarize, here are my predictions ordered by the dates that the polls were taken: Poll Date(s) Polling Firm Seats: Result March 22-25 Ipsos-Reid 46 33 2 2 Wildrose Majority March 22-25 ThinkHQ 34 40 5 4 PC Minority March 22-25 Leger Marketing 36 43 3…
Read moreNew Day, New Poll, New Prediction (and a correction) #ableg #pcaa #wrp
As I tweeted yesterday, I caught an error in my previous prediction, which I have to correct. I’ve also churned through some numbers provided by a new polling firm and come up with a new prediction… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rHsNdb6y5Y?rel=0]
Read moreGazing into the Crystal Ball. 2012 Alberta Election Prediction #ableg #wrp #pcaa #abvote
Plugging the latest Ipsos Reid numbers into an election prediction algorithm is fun, can be extremely tricky, probably wildly inaccurate, and yields some very interesting results: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg8of_1j3mY?rel=0]
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