Pierre Poilievre’s victory ripples through UCP leadership race
United Conservative Party leadership candidates were hitching their wagons to Pierre Poilievre’s victory by posting congratulatory messages and selfies together with the man – a desire to be a part of the homegrown politician’s thumping success and popularity in Alberta. But Mr. Poilievre’s win isn’t likely to cause any big shifts in the provincial conservative race, even if some UCP leadership candidates might wish it so.
Danielle Smith thinks differently, drawing a direct link between herself and the federal leader. She tweeted this week a poll that showed her at 44 per cent support among UCP or UCP-leaning voters, the highest level of support among the candidates. “Let’s ‘Pierre’ this thing up! Please consider ranking me #1 on your ballot,” she added. It’s a nod to the belief by her team – a hope that has only recently emerged – that a win in the first round in the ranked ballot system is possible. Ms.
A bigger question on Mr. Poilievre’s win, and what it means to Alberta, is much farther down the line – should he ever lead the Conservatives to electoral victory in the years ahead. Will a Poilievre government make the relationship between the province and Ottawa as effortless as many conservatives think?
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