Prentice missing from All-Candidates Debate in Calgary-Foothills
Posted Oct 16, 2014 7:42 am.
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There was a major contender missing from Wednesday night’s All-Candidates’ Debate for the Calgary-Foothills by-election.
Premier Jim Prentice was a no-show at the forum, citing prior commitments.
Holding his place instead was a pumpkin.
Former Calgary Police Officer and Wildrose Candidate Kathy Macdonald wasn’t impressed.
“Maybe he believes he has your vote in the bag. Maybe he’s afraid to defend his government’s record,” she said. “But I believe if you’re going to represent people you should show up and state your case.”
Jennifer Burgess, running for the NDP, agreed it didn’t look good.
“I understand hard work and I am deeply invested in this city and I believe Calgarians deserve better. They deserve better than a pumpkin,” she said.
The Alberta Party’s Michelle Glavine said she was disappointed Prentice denied voters an opportunity to hear from him.
She also doubted his commitment to a recent schools announcement, saying the Redford government made similar promises that it didn’t keep.
