Jason Markusoff

Jason Markusoff: In the spirit of the Premier’s push for better debate—no desk thumping—the media can do their share. Here are some thoughts.

The Alberta premier established his bona fides in a part of the country that swings federal elections. Much has changed since then.

The Saskatchewan court decision puts the Liberals on better campaign footing at a time when they’re visibly wobbling

At political photo-ops, ’don’t leave me hanging’ can be a matter of milliseconds—and big-time one-upmanship

Rhetorical bombs are great, but never underestimate the destructive power of the humble political blow-dart

Jason Markusoff’s Alberta Politics Insider for April 18: Dying on every hill, Kenney’s one-man Department of Micromanagement, and more

Alberta voters embraced the UCP’s constant battle posture, but they may soon find it exhausting—and counterproductive

Voters overlook ethical concerns about Kenney’s leadership run—and toxic remarks by his candidates—on belief he can turn around the province’s flagging economy

Jason Markusoff’s Alberta Politics Newsletter for April 16: Doubting polls, the remote-ballot X-factor, and more

The campaign revealed that Notley is not above using the politics of fear—and that her party would be lost without her