Don Braid
Political Columnist at Calgary Herald
Proud MSM political columnist for the Calgary Herald.
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4 days ago |
ca.news.yahoo.com | Don Braid
Braid: Jyoti Gondek could be the first mayor in nearly 50 years to lose after one termMayor Jyoti Gondek speaks to media at Calgary's Historic City Hall on Jan. 10, 2025. Not Jyoti Gondek, who will face the voters in the Oct. 20 civic election. Gondek could well become the first mayor in 45 years to serve only one term. Calgary mayors routinely get themselves re-elected, partly because they’re so well known. TV reporter Ralph Klein was the last candidate to defeat an incumbent, in 1980.
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4 days ago |
calgaryherald.com | Don Braid
Advertisement 1It may be too late to convince the voters that Gondek can suddenly be a nuts-and-bolts mayorAuthor of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentA Calgary mayor has multi-term job security. Usually. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentNot Jyoti Gondek, who will face the voters in the Oct. 20 civic election. Article contentArticle contentGondek could well become the first mayor in 45 years to serve only one term.
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1 week ago |
calgaryherald.com | Don Braid
Advertisement 1It’s not easy seeing another government implement your policies. Author of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentIs that the House of Commons I’m watching, or a hacked broadcast from some other country? Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentPost election realignment in the chamber is a spectacular display of mutating principles. Article contentArticle contentConservatives back the Liberals on Bill C-5, which gives the federal cabinet more power.
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1 week ago |
calgaryherald.com | Don Braid
Advertisement 1The byelections will show the strength of separatist feeling, and test NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi’s support both with the voters and his own partyAuthor of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentThree Alberta byelections next Monday come with much higher stakes than the usual mid-term summer contests. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentThey’ll show the strength of separatist feeling, and test NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi’s support both with the voters and his own party.
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1 week ago |
edmontonjournal.com | Don Braid
Braid: Monday's byelection bonanza could boost separatists, challenge NenshiThe byelections will show the strength of separatist feeling, and test NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi’s support both with the voters and his own party Don Braid • Calgary HeraldPublished Jun 18, 2025 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 3 minute readThe Alberta legislature building on May 8, 2025.
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