The typical process is to simply vote their party out in the next election. Unfortunately, the next #abvote is not until spring 2023, so w/ their legislative majority, we are likely stuck with the UCP for another 2 full years [2/8]
With #ResignKenney continuing to trend, I want to talk a bit about what realistic options Albertans have for holding this govt accountable.
Let's be clear about one thing - there is no way Kenney will choose to resign. There are, however, other ways to take down a leader [1/8]
The typical process is to simply vote their party out in the next election. Unfortunately, the next #abvote is not until spring 2023, so w/ their legislative majority, we are likely stuck with the UCP for another 2 full years [2/8]
That doesn't mean it isn't possible to force an election sooner or remove Kenney as Premier! Let's talk about how this could work.
There are 2 feasible scenarios, both of which involve UCP MLA's breaking ranks with their party.
To force an early election, we [3/8]
However, if the goal is just to remove Kenney as leader, this could be accomplished by [4/8]
The last time AB MLA's quit a majority governing caucus was in 2014, when Len Webber and Donna Kennedy-Glans left Alison Redford's PC Caucus.
Although only 2 quit, upwards of 10 threatened to & [5/8]
To make either scenario happen, we need to shift our focus from Kenney to his MLA's, & apply sustained, overwhelming pressure to these individuals.
We need to [6/8]
So email your MLA, call or drop by their office, send them letters, tag them in your social media posts, tweets & retweets, participate safely & responsibly in public [7/8]
It doesn't so much matter how you make your voice heard, so long as you do. If you don't feel like you're getting through, try something else.
Good luck and remember - we are all in this together. [8/8]
#abpoli #ableg #abgov #UCPvacations #UCPcorruption #canpoli #COVID19 #abcovid19 #albertacovid #KenneyLies #JasonKenney
I apologize for not double checking my legislative memory before posting and hope it doesn't distract from the purpose of this thread.
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