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If Wildrose wins - and it seems likely, with a louis vuitton outlet healthy 10 to 14 point lead over the PCs in most polls and Smith's strong performance this week in the leaders' debate - it would be good news for conservatives, Albertans, and Canadians. Smith's libertarian instincts, right of-centre policy proposals, and support for more individual rights and freedoms make an excellent political tonic. It would revitalize Alberta's conservative base, and bring an end to the PC dynasty that has looked weak under the past two premiers, Ed Stelmach and Redford. It would also hopefully produce a successful provincial government that the federal Tories would notice, study, and perhaps emulate.

Less than three years ago, Wildrose was a respectable yet minor player in Alberta politics. Many observers liked the party's populist and conservative positions, but couldn't see how a third party could smash down the powerful PC monolith. Then along came Danielle Smith.

For years, Smith was well-known in various political and economic circles. When I first met her, she was almost finished her one-year internship at the Fraser Institute. It louis vuitton bangle was pretty clear Smith was an intelligent, talented and extremely affable person. Her love of public policy was evident, her thirst for learning was unquenchable, and her desire to promote smaller government and property rights for all was admirable.

Over a relatively short period of time, she held some impressive positions: director of the Canadian Property Rights Research Institute, campaign director for Alberta Property Rights Initiative, and Alberta's director of provincial affairs for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. She was a trustee for the Calgary Board of Education, host of the TV show Global Sunday, and a popular Calgary discount louis vuitton sunglasses outlet fashion style on sale red/purple Herald columnist and editorial writer.