tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967103771007627369.post3850958325735602705..comments2011-02-09T16:05:47.257-08:00Comments on The Roundhouse: PC MLAs defect to Wild RoseAlexander Muirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384432421245507388noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967103771007627369.post-59126124608833553592010-01-05T10:21:36.292-08:002010-01-05T10:21:36.292-08:00Heather Forsyeth is respected in her community. I ...Heather Forsyeth is respected in her community. I don't think either will translate into votes for the WildRose that weren't already there.<br /><br />I agree with James Curran. This is evidence of a movement to the right that Harper prefers. With both Danielle Smith and Harper declaring that they represent the centre and true conservatives, the discontent with Harper may be delayed in the CPC. In the end it is only spin and they are far to the right of the Alberta PCs and most other provincial PCs across the country. <br /><br />Together with the Saskatchewan Party, Harper has more far right troops gearing up. I don't see Alberta electing WildRose but I have been wrong before ("Ralph Klein will not be mayor of Calgary" comes to mind). I expect Danielle will happily step down as leader on a loss (Morton to step in) I have no doubt that Danielle Smith will be an MP for Harper if he manages to maintain his leadership of the CPC.Jennifer Pollocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967103771007627369.post-10110130886760512582010-01-04T14:45:18.130-08:002010-01-04T14:45:18.130-08:00I don't disagree that it is significant, but I...I don't disagree that it is significant, but I don't think this is the death knell of the PC government either. As for the federal implications that is an interesting question. Mr. Harper has steadily moved away from the transparency & accountability elements of the Reform plaform while positioning himself to really cut deeply in the federal government. It looks like he is more likely to lose the moderate wing of the party now, though there isn't much sign of resistance to him in the party, much less revolt.Alexander Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00384432421245507388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-967103771007627369.post-61590648831007874892010-01-04T14:09:54.605-08:002010-01-04T14:09:54.605-08:00I'm thinking it is a big deal. I'm thinkin...I'm thinking it is a big deal. I'm thinking this is along the line of the Reform Party when they split the right. I think it will have momentum to the federal side sooner than later as well.James Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064830948270604331noreply@blogger.com