Hence the moniker, ‘Mr. Dithers’

Albertans do not vote Liberal (federally or provincially) in huge numbers because of the old National Energy Program (NEP). Tories will squash any debate that even hints to be favouring the Liberals by saying: "Remember the NEP." Granted, as the elections come and go that may subside.

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