Thomson: NDP’s Mason attacks campaign cynicism
Apr 7, 2012
Party setting up as single choice on left, not the far left If you’re feeling a bit harried watching the Alberta election campaign, I invite you to take a deep […]
Gunter: Tory ad blocking ‘anti-democratic’
Apr 5, 2012
During the ongoing provincial election campaign, I’m unlikely to agree very often with Liberal Leader Raj Sherman. But on the subject of third-party advertising, Sherman is one of the few […]
Royalties and upgrading: Two words that politicians dare not utter
Apr 4, 2012
In the Harry Potter stories, characters are too afraid to utter the name of the villain, Voldemort. Something similar appears to be happening in the Alberta election when it comes […]
Alberta Election 2012: Panic mode or bumps in the road?
Apr 2, 2012
First week assessments of the campaign all depend on perspective EDMONTON – After a dozen years in provincial politics, NDP Leader Brian Mason said he’s noticed something new and unusual […]
Mason maintains focus on issues rather than personalities
Apr 2, 2012
EDMONTON — NDP Leader Brian Mason expressed confidence Saturday his party’s focus on issues such as health care, education and environment rather than personal attacks is a winning strategy. “We’re […]
War chests fund advertising blitz
Apr 2, 2012
Tories, Wildrose lead way on record election spending spree Political war chests are brimming with millions of dollars and Alberta parties are poised to smash campaign spending records during the […]