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Home > Politics and Economy > Electing Dynasties: Alberta Campaigns 1935 to 2001 |
 Electing Dynasties: Alberta Campaigns 1935 to 2001 |
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Albertans don't elect parties so much as anoint political dynasties. And the governments — led by some of the most colourful, popular and durable premiers in Canadian history — have tended to rule for decades. CBC Archives looks back at pivotal election campaigns in Canada's bastion of conservative populism; the glory and the gaffes, the landslides and the losers, the radio preachers and the man they just call Ralph. |
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 In the depths of the Depression, a strong, clear voice promises food on the table and Jesus in your heart. (TV; runs 7:46) |
 Ernest C. Manning cements Social Credit's hold on Alberta. (Radio; runs 3:42) |
 A young, energetic Conservative hopes to topple venerable Social Credit. (TV; runs 2:27) |
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 The Conservatives win a majority but lose 14 seats, as the NDP becomes the official Opposition in 1986. (Radio; runs 11:01) |
 Conservative Premier Don Getty wins the election but loses his own seat. (TV; runs 1:41) |
 The new Conservative leader Ralph Klein campaigns on his charisma. (TV; runs 3:31) |
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 Tempers flare as Klein is on the health-care hot seat. (TV; runs 4:40) |
 Complete victory as even Edmonton succumbs to Klein's charms. (TV; runs 13:12) |
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