Comments on The Enlightened Savage: Cabinet Calls

I will be surprised if Doug Griffiths does not end...

2011-10-11T19:58:07.965-06:00

I will be surprised if Doug Griffiths does not end up in charge of Education. It would be a natural fit. I also agree that Dave Rodney will likely end up with the Parks portfolio; again a good fit. I think that Jonathan Denis has proven himself and should end up with as Minister of Justice. If Morton sticks around, I think that he has to be in cabinet. He is a capable politician and an asset to the party.
I am very curious as to who will be appointed to Finance and Health. Those two portfolios (along with Education) are going to be the media focus over the next few months.
Great post, and I'm looking forward to tomorrow's announcements.

I'm glad you didn't have Kyle Fawcett on y...

2011-10-11T13:03:08.532-06:00

I'm glad you didn't have Kyle Fawcett on your list. Certainly you have to do more than getting the name of your riding changed from Calgary-North Hill to Calgary-Klein and flip-flopping from being a Nenshi-basher on Twitter to backing the Progressive horses in the PC Leadership race to earn a cabinet post.

Thanks for the comments, all! You've made some...

2011-10-11T11:16:13.438-06:00

Thanks for the comments, all! You've made some great points regarding some MLA's who have served in cabinet before.

Regarding Jack Hayden, he may be on the losing end of the numbers game, as an older, white male from the Rest Of Alberta. There are already a lot of people on the short list who fit that description.

Regarding Ron Liepert, Ron DID manage Alison's unsuccessful bid for the CPC nomination in Calgary West, but that was 7 years ago. His comments since the leadership, especially about his resistance to an inquiry into the health allegations, make his presence in cabinet a distraction for a new Premier trying to represent a new way of doing things. What if the inquiry found wrong-doing by Liepert while he was Health Minister? Having current cabinet ministers resign - or having to fire them - over past transgressions is NOT the ideal circumstance.

Keep the comments coming - this certainly won't be a boring 24 hours! :)

Hayden?

2011-10-11T11:02:49.925-06:00

Hayden?

id expect to see webber and ady stick around...fri...

2011-10-11T10:08:39.028-06:00

id expect to see webber and ady stick around...fritz has proven she can bounce back as she was demoted originally from the stelmach cabinet, only to prove she and her deceptively sharp ways were needed.
webber is smart, kind, more than loyal and has connections- the kind of guy a redford would want. as for ady- no she will never be the premier, or finance minister, but she has been great at what she has been given and people love her.

Good post. But what is "disasterous" abo...

2011-10-11T09:38:28.857-06:00

Good post. But what is "disasterous" about Bill 44? The idea parents are reps onsble for their kids upbringing, not the government? This is one of the most progressive pieces of legislation in Alberta history. If anything, it doesn't go far enough.

Ron Liepert is a friend of Alisons, Although he su...

2011-10-11T09:36:42.023-06:00

Ron Liepert is a friend of Alisons, Although he supported someone else in the campaign, he has said on numerous occasions that he is behind the parties new leader. He was her campaign manager when she ran against Rob Anders. and the two have always had a good relationship.. dont expect him to be sent packing

You beat me to it! Was gonna post my guesses last ...

2011-10-11T06:25:31.047-06:00

You beat me to it! Was gonna post my guesses last night - dang the tryptophan!
I agree with almost everything you've said re smaller cabinet & several of the placements. I would put Morton & Olson in the "maybe category" though, and perhaps even Weadick. And although Danyluk is smart & experienced, he is a lifetime member of the OBC (Old Boy's Club) & I'd be surprised if he places.
Wednesday's gonna be an interesting day!