Greg Fingas considers Bruce Hyer’s defection in the context of Thomas Mulcair’s hopes for regional outreach. Brian Topp considers Mr. Hyer’s defection in the context of the “bozo eruptions” that apparently hurt Wild Rose’s chances in Alberta.
Denis Coderre said yesterday that a Wild Rose win in Alberta might have an impact on national unity.
What exactly is a Wild Rose Alliance?
Nick Kohler’s piece on Alberta’s Wild Rose Alliance party, and its leadership candidate Danielle Smith, is getting a lot of attention from very conservative Albertans. As, indeed, is the Wild Rose party itself. Alberta conservatism isn’t the milieu I know best (it’s so hard to find good latté in Okotoks), but I’ve been hearing from conservatives who wonder whether the Wild Rose is more deserving of their energy and money than Ed Stelmach’s bunch.