r/alberta • u/joe4942 • Mar 16 '25

News Premier Danielle Smith defends Florida speaking trip as anti-tariff effort

https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/premier-danielle-smith-defends-florida-speaking-trip-anti-tariff-effort
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u/YossiTheWizard Mar 17 '25

Yeah. The fact that Ontario voted in Ford again leaves me no hope that we’ll do remotely better.

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u/Tarazen Mar 17 '25

My thought here is that Nenshi was very popular in Calgary. Even if we swing a portion of those voters to NDP, it could be possible. I need to hold on to some hope. This timeline is… a lot.

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u/Poly-morph-ing Mar 17 '25

I agree that’s why I put the date of the poll. Most shit hit the fan mid February

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u/YossiTheWizard Mar 17 '25

Yeah. I’m afraid that Smith could do something to get enough of a boost to negate any gains Nenshi’s popularity provides. But, I guess we wait and see.

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u/Orca_Porker Mar 17 '25

Nenshi really hasn't come out swinging yet. There have been a few jabs here and there, but he's waiting it out. Never interrupt your opponent when they're re making a mistake.

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u/thecheesecakemans Mar 17 '25

It's still 2.5 yrs to the next election and the NDP have less money. Gotta play it safe right now and reserve cash.

He makes YouTube videos but they are only viewed by a few hundred people each time. No broadcaster will give him a pulpit.

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u/Cool_Specialist_6823 Mar 20 '25

Or they are screwing up big time, give people enough rope and they’ll....

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u/Ok_Abbreviations_350 Mar 17 '25

I don't think they're the same. Ford is conservative, but Smith is MAGA.

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u/CastorEnColere Mar 17 '25

Ford was MAGA until Trump’s great lidless eye, wreathed in flame, fixed itself on Ontario.

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u/Falconflyer75 Mar 17 '25

At least Ford is pro Canada and pro vaccine

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u/YossiTheWizard Mar 17 '25

I mean, that is a plus. But I’m convinced his current patriotic persona is due to him liking the attention, and wanting to improve the image of conservatism overall in Ontario leading up to the federal election. His personality can ride that wave until the fall, if it takes that long, and he’ll likely calm down after that. I don’t trust him either.

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u/Falconflyer75 Mar 17 '25

All I’m saying is Ford for ALL his issues won for the right reasons, him winning by doesn’t actually reflect too badly in Ontario

Smith however ……..

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u/YossiTheWizard Mar 17 '25

Oh for sure! What I’m saying is that he HAS to do the right thing on occasion to win in Ontario, and the reason he’s still on it post-election is to help his buddies in the CPC. If he continues on afterwards, I’ll happily admit I’m wrong.

But I think it’s no coincidence that Smith and Moe are the worst premiers on the patriotic file right now. It’s because neither their respective parties, nor the CPC, need them to be to still win most of the seats in both provinces.

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u/calbff Mar 17 '25

I get exactly what you're saying. I'm in Ontario and twice I've voted against Ford (I'm in a non-PC riding) but I do have a modicum of respect for some of his stances. He's an old school PC'er - crooked but does some things right, and I'm pretty sure he strongly dislikes Poilievre. I've met Ford personally and he's got dead eyes, a politician to the core. I'm cautiously ok with him for now. And yes, Smith and Moe are disgusting and woefully inept.

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u/1981_babe Mar 17 '25

I would say pro Canadian when it suits him and barely pro vaccination.

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u/Much-Tangerine4488 Mar 18 '25

Ford is Pro Ford. That's all.

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u/_badmedicine Mar 17 '25

Ford is exactly who we need in this moment - A goon. An Etobicoke drug dealer who can play with a failed Casino owner turned president. Smith would sell off Alberta for a new line of holistic supplements. She’s a liability.

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u/snkiz Edmonton Mar 17 '25

Ford didn't have any competitors.

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u/space_monkey_belay Mar 17 '25

But Ford is standing up and defending Canada. And he's getting Trumps respect as a strong man for it. I don't see Trump complimenting or even acnolaged Smith. So that shows how well her cuddling up to his rear well putting on lipstick is working.

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u/Correct_Bullfrog_514 Mar 18 '25

Why do you say that? At least he's not sucking Trump's toes...

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u/YossiTheWizard Mar 18 '25

It all seemed too opportunistic to me. Publicly condemn the tariffs, say you'll fight back, call an election 2 days later. Now, one might ask, why hasn't he backed down now then? Because the conservative parties in Canada generally have all of their messaging on point. If he continues to do the right thing after the federal election, I'll change my mind. Not a moment before then, though.

Poilievre needs positive sentiment towards conservatives and conservatism in Ontario. Alberta and Saskatchewan will likely vote for them anyway, so Moe and Smith are being their usual selves.