The Alberta Conservatives are looking for a new leader. The old one quit last month amid a caucus revolt and a loss of popularity in polls.
Former federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice is interested in the job, as are a few provincial cabinet ministers.
A source close to the campaign told CBC that Prentice will make an announcement in a few weeks “at which time he will outline his vision for the province.”
According to the Calgary Herald, some of the likely contenders might drop out once Prentice confirms that he is in. According to the Herald:
Political analyst Duane Bratt from Mount Royal University said with Prentice now running to be the next premier, he expects the PC leadership contest will “not be competitive” as the former MP gains support from across the party.
Unlike other would-be candidates from within the Tory cabinet ranks, Prentice won’t carry any of the baggage of the unpopular decisions tied to the Redford government, he noted.
“He’s coming in as the white knight,” said Bratt.
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