Election excitement
I know not many are into politics the way I am but the writ is about to be dropped (so I am told) and I am pumped up.
Political pundits say that good ole Stelmach will call an election either the day of the Throne Speech or the day after. This means that as early as February 4th we could get the word that we will be heading to the polls in about a month.
If all the rumours aren’t enough for us to realize there will be an election, the “goodies” the PCs have been throwing out should be. In recent months, and days, we have seen a crime strategy, a pump of cash into the University of Calgary, an environmental plan, and even some money for arts and culture.
The writing is in the headlines, even if it is speculation. All of the major parties are gearing up for a battle to represent you, the voter. I’m sure you have noticed all of the brochures in your mail box, or maybe you have even had some politicians at your door step.
Some insiders say this time around it is going to be a bumpy ride for the Tories but that may not be the case. Recent polls show a large amount of undecided voters but if you count the decided voters, then the PC’s will still be in majority territory. The challenge for the opposition of course is to attract the undecideds to their side of the political spectrum.
Whether the polls show it or not I will be very interested in this election…whenever it happens (insert sarcasm). I believe you should be too because this may surprise even the voters. Don Braid with the Herald points out Social Credit was the easy favourite after 36 years in power, and a man named Peter Lougheed caught us all off guard.