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Ep. #122: Where the Alberta NDP leadership race stands

Mar 29, 2024

Leah Ward, expert on Alberta NDP, discusses the intense competition in the leader race with Cheryl Oates. They analyze candidate entries, motivations behind dropouts, party growth, and alignment with Alberta values. Exploring potential candidates like Jodi Kalahoo Stonehouse and Gil McGowan, they speculate on Sarah Hoffman's candidacy. Reflecting on the party's evolution towards a centrist, progressive stance and the challenges faced by mayoral candidates transitioning to party leadership.

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Quick takeaways

Nenshi's entry into the Alberta NDP leadership race reshaped the candidate field and voter sentiments.

The competition among diverse contenders signifies a multifaceted outlook on party direction and voter engagement.

Deep dives

Nenshi's Entry into the Alberta NDP Leadership Race

Nenshi's entrance into the Alberta NDP leadership race garnered significant attention and influence as a formidable contender. He engaged with other seasoned campaigners like Rachel Nautley, Jodi Kalahoo Stonehouse, Gil McGowan, Kathleen Gannley, and Sarah Hoffman. His impact unfolded notable dynamics within the race, potentially reshaping the candidate field and voter sentiments.

Introduction

2min

Analysis of Alberta NDP Leadership Race

8min

Exploring Potential Candidates in the Alberta NDP Leadership Race

13min

Evolution and Challenges of the Alberta NDP Party

2min

Navigating the Transition: Mayor to Party Leader

5min

Exploring the Dynamics of the Alberta NDP Leadership Race

3min

The Alberta New Democrats are looking for a new leader to replace Rachel Notley, and the campaign got a jolt this week when Rakhi Pancholi, one of the top contenders, withdrew from the running to throw her weight behind former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi.

It raises many questions about the state of the race — including whether or not it’s already over.

To break it all down, I’m joined this week by two people who know the Alberta NDP very well. Leah Ward is vice president at Wellington Advocacy and Cheryl Oates is co-host of The Discourse podcast, and both previously served as director of communications for Rachel Notley.

THE NUMBERS: On this week’s episode of The Numbers podcast, available for Patreon members here, Philippe and I chat about the last week’s national polls, as well as some new numbers out of Ontario, B.C. and Alberta, in particular on the Alberta NDP leadership race.

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Ep. #122: Where the Alberta NDP leadership race stands

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Nenshi's Entry into the Alberta NDP Leadership Race

Evaluation of Nenshi's Influence and the Reactions within the NDP Core

Assessment of Gannley, Hoffman, and Other Contenders

Implications for UCP and Future Campaign Dynamics

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