Environics

Notwithstanding the imperfect methodology of the ThinkHQ poll, it was probably a pretty accurate reflection of the state of the great minds of the Tory Party when it was taken two weeks ago.

If the reputed Progressive Conservative caucus rebels are going to rebel against Premier Alison Redford, they need to do so quickly or forget it.

Taken together, two new polls suggest Albertans aren't buying what Alison Redford is trying to sell.

A strong case can be made that the results of yesterday's Leger poll are much more likely to be a true reflection of voter intentions in Alberta than a group of polls touted by the Wildrose Party.

Even if NDP poll numbers have increased startlingly, it would be difficult to portray the Alberta NDP riding the crest of an Orange Wave so big it could threaten to dislodge the mighty Tory behemoth.

New poll results: Alberta Liberals' troubles deepen; Wildrose stagnates; NDP shows potential growth; Alberta Conservatives enjoy commanding lead. All this and a Liberal defection too.

Alberta's media keeps pushing the same old story about the Wildrose Party challenging the Tories. In fact, no one is challenging the Tories. But the NDP seems to be challenging the Wildrose.

If present trends continue, it is entirely possible that the Alberta NDP, and not the Wildrose Party, could emerge as the Official Opposition after the next provincial election.

The president of Alberta's Conservative Party has revealed that whoever released a party membership list to a newspaper broke a signed confidentiality deal, and assailed the pollster that used it.

Members of the Alberta PCs must be none too pleased to learn their private information is being passed around among pollsters and journalists!