Ugly reality of modern politics on full display in Alberta
The best thing about last night’s election results might just be that it puts an end to the nasty campaigning by Premier Rachel Notley, with an assist going to UCP leader Jason Kenney.
With the Premier’s four-year economic record in Alberta being so terrible, including over 100,000 lost oilfield jobs, it was really the only road for her to take . . . and she did it with gusto.
A name calling and fear mongering campaign is a vicious cycle.
Once someone starts, it is practically impossible for the other person to take the high road. Self-defence gets them into the game, and retaliation is necessary to try to claim victory.
Although the defame game started long before the election was called, it got ramped up on March 19 when Premier Notley announced Alberta’s 30th provincial election to be held on April 16, and she did it smack-dab in the middle of her weakest support – Calgary. . . . contd.
