It's election eve in Alberta and although my heart is in the province and I own property in Calgary, I gave up my right to vote in this election when I moved to Houston. Normally, missing an election in Alberta has no influence on the outcome: it has been a foregone conclusion for a long time now, give or take a few seats. This time it really matters. This time it is close and anything could happen.
So how would I vote if I were there? Would I vote PC to ensure that Wildrose stays out? Would I worry about Alberta Party/ NDP/ Liberal vote spliting? Not at all.
The beauty of this election is that most forecasts predict a minority government of one kind or another. And not just any minority government, but a really tight one where 3 or 4 seats could be the difference. In my mind, this means it is time to drop the party lines. Look at the candidates in your riding (hopefully you have met them in person already) and think about which one aligns most closely with your values. Vote for the person because each person in the Legislature will matter when it is their turn to vote. It doesn't matter what party the candidate is in, as long as you believe they will represent you well.
Don't forget to VOTE!
So how would I vote if I were there? Would I vote PC to ensure that Wildrose stays out? Would I worry about Alberta Party/ NDP/ Liberal vote spliting? Not at all.
The beauty of this election is that most forecasts predict a minority government of one kind or another. And not just any minority government, but a really tight one where 3 or 4 seats could be the difference. In my mind, this means it is time to drop the party lines. Look at the candidates in your riding (hopefully you have met them in person already) and think about which one aligns most closely with your values. Vote for the person because each person in the Legislature will matter when it is their turn to vote. It doesn't matter what party the candidate is in, as long as you believe they will represent you well.
Don't forget to VOTE!
