As excited as I am for Nenshi to take the reigns and run a progressive Calgary, I must keep in mind that Calgarians usually elect liberal mayors. Dave Bronco was a former LPC candidate in Calgary SW. Al Duerr was also a member of the federal Liberals and governed in a most progressive-conservative (small p dash small c) fashion. This is the usual story.
Has Calgary turned a corner? I doubt it. It’s a good thing, but as soon as party colours and endorsements are handed out at the provincial and federal levels, PCs and CPCs will continue to sweep the slates.
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