As reported by CBC today, two legislature members from Alberta’s governing Progressive Conservatives have defected to the Wildrose Alliance party. Take a look of the following well-spoken video messages by the two MLA who crossed the floor today.
Airdrie-Chestermere MLA Rob Anderson explains why he’s joining the Wildrose Alliance (4:59)
Here is a report from CTV Calgary “Two Alberta Tories defect to Wildrose Alliance” (with video).
P.S. Frankly, Paul, Danielle and I don’t quite see eye-to-eye in the last Calgary-Glenmore campaign (especially the techniques used on election day). Setting that issue and Wildrose policies aside, I believe the two addition Wildrose MLAs will help the party to gain its needed momentum in Alberta.
In the long run, I hope these two deflections will benefit Albertans and inject some needed democracy and representation into the Alberta’s provincial legislature.
Alberta’s other opposition parties (Alberta Liberal and NDP) may wish to think this is just a lost for the Alberta PC. I honestly hope they are not that naive as the consequences of today’s defections when combining with some sensible and popular policies means their legislative seats may not be as secure as they wish.
On a personal note, amongst the three neighbours in my aread, where we are very helpful to each others, there are supporters of Wildrose, PC, and Liberal parties. I truly believe the diversity is what make us strong. Political differences should not detract from our dedications, hopes, and dreams for a better and stronger Alberta.
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