The wild hog party goes down squealing
It could only happen in Alberta, the land of cowboy Steve and not so Big Oil, Canada's Banana Republic.
Where the leader of the opposition, after attacking the Con government for five years, and trailing them in the polls by only five points.
Has suddenly decided that if you can't beat them, you should join them and is leading her members back to the trough.......
Alberta Wildrose defections would complete stunning political collapse - The Globe and Mail
Leader Danielle Smith is among several Wildrose MLAs planning to cross to Alberta’s governing Progressive Conservative party, CBC News has learned.
Sources say the MLAs include:
"When a time for change becomes necessary for elected officials, in my opinion they should then follow a procedure that includes their electorate in the new process, prior to making such a change," he said.
"Unfortunately, the procedure that has been pursued by some of my Wildrose Caucus members would appear not to have provided the electorate such an opportunity, therefore I cannot support it."
Members of the 14-person caucus met Tuesday afternoon to discuss an offer from the PCs, led by Premier Jim Prentice.
MLAs Shayne Saskiw, Drew Barnes and Rick Strankman said on social media that they were planning to stick with the Wildrose, which is the official opposition.
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Danielle Smith among Wildrose MLAs crossing to Alberta PC party - Edmonton - CBC News
It could only happen in Alberta, the land of cowboy Steve and not so Big Oil, Canada's Banana Republic.
Where the leader of the opposition, after attacking the Con government for five years, and trailing them in the polls by only five points.
Has suddenly decided that if you can't beat them, you should join them and is leading her members back to the trough.......
Alberta Wildrose defections would complete stunning political collapse - The Globe and Mail
Leader Danielle Smith is among several Wildrose MLAs planning to cross to Alberta’s governing Progressive Conservative party, CBC News has learned.
Sources say the MLAs include:
- Party leader Danielle Smith (Highwood)
- House leader Rob Anderson (Airdrie)
- Jeff Wilson (Calgary-Shaw)
- Gary Bikman (Cardston-Taber-Warner)
- Blake Pederson (Medicine Hat)
- Jason Hale.(Strathmore-Brooks)
"When a time for change becomes necessary for elected officials, in my opinion they should then follow a procedure that includes their electorate in the new process, prior to making such a change," he said.
"Unfortunately, the procedure that has been pursued by some of my Wildrose Caucus members would appear not to have provided the electorate such an opportunity, therefore I cannot support it."
Members of the 14-person caucus met Tuesday afternoon to discuss an offer from the PCs, led by Premier Jim Prentice.
MLAs Shayne Saskiw, Drew Barnes and Rick Strankman said on social media that they were planning to stick with the Wildrose, which is the official opposition.
more
Danielle Smith among Wildrose MLAs crossing to Alberta PC party - Edmonton - CBC News
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