Kevin Taft is ready to govern Alberta

Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft is ready to lead the next government of Alberta.

Taft demonstrated in tonight’s leaders’ debate that the Alberta Liberals are the only party with a comprehensive long-term vision for the province.

But the debate also showed PC Leader Ed Stelmach to be incapable of being straight with Albertans on the legacy of his government or a vision for the future.

“Thirty-seven years in power is too long for one party,” Taft said. “Alberta has changed, but the PC Party and Ed Stelmach have not changed with it. The Alberta Liberals have the plan to restore confidence and trust in government – a plan that looks out for the future of Albertans.”

To date, the Alberta Liberals are the only party to release a comprehensive election platform to voters, including strategies for strengthening the health care system, making post-secondary education more affordable, increasing access to child care and fighting climate change. The Alberta Liberals have also taken a stand on critical issues like auto insurance, and restoring accountability in the elections process.

Here’s what some viewers and experts had to say:

From CBC analyst Duane Bratt—
““Kevin Taft looked very premier like, looked very statesman, was very solid…I think Kevin Taft by far was probably the most articulate and most interesting candidate in terms of ideas and where he wants to bring Alberta in the next few years.”

From the CBC “online townhall” website--
Rob Wilson in Edmonton, a non-Liberal: “Taft is creaming the lot of them so far”

Jeff from Calgary: “Mr. Taft has the best TV personality…Mr. Stelmach a stuffy cardboard cutout.”

Warren Gallin from Edmonton: “Taft making major policy points, making a clear contrast with Stelmach’s babbling about all his non-initiatives”

Blogger CalgaryGrit—
“Ed gets asked where his figure of 300,000 lost jobs comes from...and...we’re on to talking points...I’ll give Ed credit - he’s not showing any emotion or any sign of life, but he’s sticking to the script.”

Blogger Daveberta –
“’If you protect the environment, you protect jobs and the economy.’ Taft did a pretty solid job answering the question on the environment.”

Political analyst Paul McLouglin—
“I think Taft, once he calmed down, did an admirable job in terms of explaining his position.”

630 CHED website --
“Taft argued that Alberta voters want a new government and a fresh beginning, not more government from a crew that hasn’t got it right to date.”

This election is a choice between staying with a drifting, clueless, incompetent government or changing directions with a strong leader and strong team that embraces the opportunities of the future.

It’s time for a change. Let’s get the job done right.