Election Fever
It seems the record-setting weather isn't the only thing heating up in Saskatchewan as election fever sets in around the province.
The signs abound that we are approaching the day that Calvert will actually buck up and call an election. Indeed, he has even purchased a new set of teeth for the event. It is a good thing for him too because the way things are going, every little thing he can do to project a more positive image of himself and his government will be needed if he wishes to retain power.
If the spending spree that Calvert has been on is any indication, an election shouldn't be too far away, which is a relief for those of us whose worst fear is that he will try to hold on to power for another year. As Murray Mandryk says in the Leader Post this week: "Consider the mounting evidence. In the past seven days alone, the Calvert government has announced $4 million for the Mendel Art Gallery in Saskatoon, $17.3 million for a 6,596-square-metre building at Regina's Innovation Place, $17.4 million for upgrades to Ipsco Place in Regina and $8.6 million for a new multi-purpose sports facility in Regina -- plus today's highway twinning announcement in North Battleford.It's more than coincidence this money is being aimed at the NDP's strongholds in Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and The Battlefords."
Never mind that Calvert says the spending isn't about an impending election. I think by now those of us living in this fine province know better than to believe a word he says!
And, unfortunately for him, his efforts are all for naught. By this point not even a nice new pair of shiny veneers and eco-friendly ride will win over the people of this province. Enjoy your new ride while you can Lorne cause come fall you'll surely be relegated back to opposition seating.
The signs abound that we are approaching the day that Calvert will actually buck up and call an election. Indeed, he has even purchased a new set of teeth for the event. It is a good thing for him too because the way things are going, every little thing he can do to project a more positive image of himself and his government will be needed if he wishes to retain power.
If the spending spree that Calvert has been on is any indication, an election shouldn't be too far away, which is a relief for those of us whose worst fear is that he will try to hold on to power for another year. As Murray Mandryk says in the Leader Post this week: "Consider the mounting evidence. In the past seven days alone, the Calvert government has announced $4 million for the Mendel Art Gallery in Saskatoon, $17.3 million for a 6,596-square-metre building at Regina's Innovation Place, $17.4 million for upgrades to Ipsco Place in Regina and $8.6 million for a new multi-purpose sports facility in Regina -- plus today's highway twinning announcement in North Battleford.It's more than coincidence this money is being aimed at the NDP's strongholds in Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and The Battlefords."
Never mind that Calvert says the spending isn't about an impending election. I think by now those of us living in this fine province know better than to believe a word he says!
And, unfortunately for him, his efforts are all for naught. By this point not even a nice new pair of shiny veneers and eco-friendly ride will win over the people of this province. Enjoy your new ride while you can Lorne cause come fall you'll surely be relegated back to opposition seating.
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