Alberta PC Leadership Race

Here's a look at the chatter surrounding the #pcldr race on Twitter.

3rd & 7 37yd

Are same annoying people speaking on your prentice audio feed from #yeg ?
#pcldr

by Rick Bell via twitter 5/21/2014 3:04:54 PM
Big crowd at CKUA for @JimPrentice #pcldr announcement. I'm told 40 #abgov MLAs will be here in support. #ableg http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoKw6jZIcAAZJv9.jpg

by Matt Dykstra via twitter 5/21/2014 3:05:21 PM
Bunch of people... some guy's going to make an announcement. #yeg #ableg #pcldr http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoKxWo8CIAAefb0.jpg

by kdawson70 via twitter 5/21/2014 3:07:15 PM
.@JimPrentice campaign blasting Fleetwood Mac "Don't Stop (Thinking About Tomorrow)" at #pcldr announcement. #ableg http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoKxqEICIAIVIX-.jpg

by Matt Dykstra via twitter 5/21/2014 3:08:35 PM
Ok Jim. We're all here. Are you stuck in the elevator? #ableg #pcldr

by Darcy Henton via twitter 5/21/2014 3:09:00 PM
.@SUNMattDykstra Isn't that a song about getting divorced? @JimPrentice #ableg #pcldr

by Dave Breakenridge via twitter 5/21/2014 3:10:25 PM
Priorities for @JimPrentice are commitment to conservative fiscal principles, end of entitlements. #ableg #pcldr http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoKybqFCEAEBv3x.jpg

by Matt Dykstra via twitter 5/21/2014 3:11:59 PM
... I didn't say stop the music ... #ableg #pcldr

by Brendon Legault via twitter 5/21/2014 3:12:17 PM
And @JimPrentice has arrived, speech starting momentarily. #ableg #pcldr http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoKykoCCUAMIbtg.jpg

by MetroRyan via twitter 5/21/2014 3:12:34 PM
Despite the postive message of the title, 'Don't Stop (Thinking About Tomorrow)' is still about getting divorced. #justsayin #pcldr #ableg

by Dave Breakenridge via twitter 5/21/2014 3:12:44 PM
Prentice arrives, gets swarmed at doors by supporters #pcldr #ableg http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoKyob6IAAA9JR2.jpg

by Mariam Ibrahim via twitter 5/21/2014 3:12:52 PM
.@JimPrentice priorities include maximizing value of AB resources, being environmental leader, best health care and education. #ableg #pcldr

by Matt Dykstra via twitter 5/21/2014 3:13:24 PM
Great crowd out this morning for @JimPrentice 's #pcldr launch! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoKy-86CAAE8gLx.jpg

by idesofjulius via twitter 5/21/2014 3:14:23 PM
He made it, we're waiting to hear from @JimPrentice about why he wants to be the #pcaa leader. #ableg #pcldr http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoKzMIeIAAEsZS2.jpg

by Tom Vernon via twitter 5/21/2014 3:15:17 PM
Thank god for the faint audio on the Prentice dial-in #pcldr .

by Dave Breakenridge via twitter 5/21/2014 3:16:28 PM
.@JimPrentice says he remembers coming to AB when he was 13. Says he was home first time he saw the Rockies. #pcldr http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoKzxm4CMAAOF_-.jpg

by Matt Dykstra via twitter 5/21/2014 3:17:51 PM
At the #pcldr launch for @JimPrentice in #yeg http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoK0CT5CIAA6Dmz.jpg

by JS Ryu via twitter 5/21/2014 3:18:59 PM
RT @CPAC_TV : WATCH LIVE: Jim Prentice officially launches bid for Alberta PC leadership. Also at cpac.ca #pcldr #ableg

by StephenJNichols via twitter 5/21/2014 3:19:07 PM
"It will take discipline and focus, but we -will- do this." @JimPrentice #pcldr http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoK0JJ7CEAAMUok.jpg

by idesofjulius via twitter 5/21/2014 3:19:27 PM
.@JimPrentice first priority is fiscal principles. No sales tax, no deficits, smaller cabinet, refocused infrastructure plan. #ableg #pcldr

by Matt Dykstra via twitter 5/21/2014 3:19:36 PM
Prentice: "I'm proud today to launch my campaign..." Talks about need for discipline, clear plan and leadership. #ableg #pcldr

by ChrisVarcoe via twitter 5/21/2014 3:20:05 PM
.@JimPrentice says children under his leadership "will not be housed in makeshift schools." #pcldr #ableg http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoK0iqoCEAAN5v-.jpg

by Matt Dykstra via twitter 5/21/2014 3:21:12 PM
Prentice promises reduced cabinet and no sales tax. #ableg #pcldr

by MetroRyan via twitter 5/21/2014 3:21:24 PM
And it's official: @JimPrentice kicks off his run at the Tory leadership. #yeg #yyc #ableg #pcaa #pcldr http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoK0XIaIAAEiZqx.jpg

by CitytvEdmonton via twitter 5/21/2014 3:21:39 PM
Is this Redford's platform? #ableg #pcldr

by BrockWHarrison via twitter 5/21/2014 3:22:04 PM
. @JimPrentice says he has five core priorities, first, leading with conservative fiscal principals. #ableg #pcldr http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoK0vgsCQAEhB8X.jpg

by Tom Vernon via twitter 5/21/2014 3:22:04 PM
Also promises Alberta students won't be housed in "makeshift schools." #ableg #pcldr

by MetroRyan via twitter 5/21/2014 3:22:13 PM
.@JimPrentice says he will restore public trust in #abgov by ending entitlements. Will hold MLA to standard of public service. #ableg #pcldr

by Matt Dykstra via twitter 5/21/2014 3:22:30 PM
Prentice: Kids shouldn't be in makeshift schools. Full transparency about costs. Says he will "put an end to entitlements." #pcldr #ableg

by ChrisVarcoe via twitter 5/21/2014 3:22:34 PM
Prentice: "I will change the way that things are done..we will put an end to sweetheart contracts for political staffers." #ableg #pcldr

by ChrisVarcoe via twitter 5/21/2014 3:23:15 PM
Prentice says he will put an end to sole-source contracts. Will maximize value of natural resources. #pcldr #ableg

by ChrisVarcoe via twitter 5/21/2014 3:24:03 PM
.@JimPrentice promises to defend rights of property owners. Will restore balance between oil and gas and ranchers and farmers. #ableg #pcldr

by Matt Dykstra via twitter 5/21/2014 3:24:56 PM
Prentice says he'll defend rights of private property owners. "I will restore that balance." #pcldr #ableg

by ChrisVarcoe via twitter 5/21/2014 3:25:07 PM
Third priority, maximizing Alberta's natural resource industries. Energy, forestry, farming/ranching. @JimPrentice #ableg #pcldr

by Tom Vernon via twitter 5/21/2014 3:25:33 PM
Seriously, who is on the dial-in while also listening to a live stream, while also listening to a radio? #ableg #pcldr

by Dave Breakenridge via twitter 5/21/2014 3:26:01 PM
Prentice says he will establish Alberta "as an environmental leader." Will push for "responsible" expansion of oilsands. #pcldr #ableg

by ChrisVarcoe via twitter 5/21/2014 3:26:42 PM
Environment a priority for @JimPrentice "flip side of same coin" for energy plans harmony w/ feds and US #pcldr #ableg #yeg

by Scott630CHED via twitter 5/21/2014 3:26:46 PM
And fifth, providing the highest quality of life for Albertans. Health, education, seniors care, etc. @JimPrentice #ableg #pcldr

by Tom Vernon via twitter 5/21/2014 3:28:12 PM
Prentice says he'll work with municipal leaders to address growth. Prov relationship with cities "needs to evolve." #ableg #pcldr #yyc

by ChrisVarcoe via twitter 5/21/2014 3:28:34 PM
Prentice: I will lead renewed relationship with First Nations and Metis communities. #ableg #pcldr

by ChrisVarcoe via twitter 5/21/2014 3:29:13 PM
"Changes need to be made," says Prentice, talking about PC party. #pcldr #ableg #yyc

by ChrisVarcoe via twitter 5/21/2014 3:30:08 PM
.@JimPrentice says he will work with federal government "unless a different approach is needed" /room laughs #ableg #pcldr

by Matt Dykstra via twitter 5/21/2014 3:30:19 PM
Prentice also promises Alberta will have best healthcare, education and support for seniors. #ableg #pcldr

by MetroRyan via twitter 5/21/2014 3:30:47 PM
It's official: @JimPrentice kicks off his run at AB Tory leadership. #ableg #pcaa #pcldr http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoK0XIaIAAEiZqx.jpg via @CitytvEdmonton

by Cormac Mac Sweeney via twitter 5/21/2014 3:30:54 PM
Pretty much the standard boilerplate spiel from @JimPrentice NEXT!! #ableg #pcldr

by edwinmundt via twitter 5/21/2014 3:31:03 PM

National

Locals

Watch

Air Canada cancels Tel Aviv flight as fighting continues in Gaza

Air Canada cancels Tel Aviv flight as fighting continues in Gaza

WATCH: Toronto police officer caught jumping and waving at Jazz Fest

Schedule

Now

10:00pm

Programs

Personalities

Alberta PC Leadership Race

Here's a look at the chatter surrounding the #pcldr race on Twitter.