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Liberal ad an act of desperation
"NDP not interested in playing footsy with a desperate Liberal party:" Mason
July 07, 2010
by Alberta's NDP
EDMONTON – “The NDP is the only party that can be counted on to fight for issues that are important to Alberta families, and our focus will remain on electing more New Democrat MLAs to the Legislature,” NDP leader Brian Mason said today.
Mason’s comments come in response to a recent newspaper ad purchased by the Alberta Liberals. He called it an act of desperation by a party and leader who are floundering.
“The Liberal party is a train wreck,” Mason said. “Our party has a clear position on the matter of electoral cooperation. We’re not interested in playing footsy with a desperate Liberal party,” Mason said.
Alberta’s NDP will continue to honour its mandate which is to stop the privatization public health care, prevent cuts to education, protect children and families, and fight for better royalties.
“The NDP has proven very effective, whether it’s stopping the Third Way or ousting inept ministers in the children’s services and health ministries,” Mason said.
“We are the only party that can be counted on to fight for Alberta families, and we are confident Albertans are prepared to elect more New Democrats.”
Recent Alberta NDP news:
Brian votes no to MLA severence hikes
Four years ago, after the August long weekend and while Edmonton hosts the world track and field championships, MLAs push through their own severance package. Three months pay for every year warming a seat. Only NDPer Brian Mason votes no.
Rick Bell, Calgary Sun
July 31, 2005