I'm not buying that study. Southern Alberta more left wing than the North? Calgary more left wing than Edmonton. Yeah, ok.
Those numbers are within the margin of error of each other, so the differences are negligible. I should point out that Albertan conservatism in the modern day has a lot more basis in fiscal conservatism than in social conservatism. As for the North vs. South part, it could be true depending on their regional definitions. It's quite likely that their definition of 'South' could include places like Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat. Yes, rural southern Alberta is deeply conservative, but the south also has a a much greater urban population. If you lump St. Albert, Fort Saskatchewan, and Sherwood Park in with Edmonton, then the North lacks an urban population comparable to the south's.
Regardless, there are some issues (support of same-sex marriage being a key one) where Alberta is clearly to the left of Colorado.
Alberta does seem quite similar to Colorado in many ways. I think both are left/libertarian on social issues. Doesn't Calgary have a Muslim mayor?
Interesting that most Albertans support the death penalty. Do you think it has majority support in other provinces?
Yes, Calgary has Muslim mayor. A pretty awesome one at that.
He is indeed very awesome.
As for the death penalty thing, I would imagine that it does, at least in the Western provinces if not elsewhere. I don't have polling data to back that up though.
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