Looking back, 7 different people sat in #Alberta's highest office while I was in radio (Klein, Stelmach, Redford, Hancock, Prentice, Notley, Kenney). Interviewed all but one while they were in that office (Kenney, despite numerous attempts). Also interviewed numerous opposition.
I don't recall a time where a leader, a cabinet & a party had such contempt for anyone who wasn't an active cheerleader for them. I don't recall a time where asking tough questions of a leader or cabinet minster led to demonization of any member of media. #ABleg
I also don't recall a time where so many backroom people within government acted like children. Granted, never before has social media been used like it is. But can you imagine Rod Love taking to Twitter to troll Albertans who didn't agree with Ralph's decisions? #ABleg
What happened to the good "fixers" in politics? You know: the ones you never heard from but were instrumental in getting politicians out of the mud? Do they even exist anymore? There used to be a time when politicians & parties actually believed in good comms policies. #ABleg
They would hire people who could help them frame a good communications plan in any situation. This current crop of "fixers" seems to think their voice needs to be heard, too. So now they're just as well-known as cabinet ministers. Is it gaslighting or is it ineptitude? #ABleg
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