The Canadian Press EDMONTON -- Alberta political scientist Keith Brownsey has been reminding students to keep on their toes when they've talked current events lately: "After all, there's a federal election going on in other parts of the country." This is a province where for years Conservatives have taken their support for granted. In the last election, they easily swept all 28 ridings and most pundits expect a repeat performance Tuesday. "This (campaign) is more a coronation out here than anything else," said Brownsey, who teaches at Mount Royal College in Calgary. But what is it about Stephen Harper that plays better in St. Paul, Alta., than in Parry Sound, Ont? His party born out of a marriage of Progressive Conservatives and the rightist Reform/Canadian Alliance has managed only fluctuating approval ratings outside the...
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