Daveberta recaps the ALP convention with some skepticism, while Calgary Liberal begs to differ with Dave’s assessment. Meanwhile Monty Karl has good things to say about Swann’s speech, which can be read here.

Also coming out of the convention are reports the Liberals may not field a full slate of candidates next election, in an effort to save resources and avoid vote splitting.

Alberta Liberals may abandon ridings they have little chance of winning

The Alberta Liberals may not run candidates in some long-shot ridings next election to maximize resources, says Grit Leader David Swann, and will look to strike deals with other parties to prevent splitting the progressive vote.

A day after Liberals voted at their convention to cooperate with the NDP and other parties in the next provincial campaign, Swann said that could translate into not fielding candidates in constituencies viewed as difficult to win — including parts of rural Alberta.

So that leaves, what? 20 or 30 candidates. (I kid because I love…)

Seriously though, I can’t see any benefits from raising the white flag across rural Alberta. I’m not saying you run TV adds in Wetaskiwin, but if voters are going to take you seriously as a party, you need to show that you’re serious about representing all Albertans.

Non-aggression pacts? Sure, I don’t really have a problem with signing them in a few targeted Edmonton ridings. But the NDP don’t appear to be at all interested in this proposal, so there’s really nothing to be gained in discussing it any further.