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Short Take Politics
Alberta is voting on secession
It is not a binding vote to leave Canada but it is taking the temperature. If oil is king, Alberta is rich. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/what-does-albertas-referendum-separation-canada-mean-2026-10-15/
New spokesperson makes excuses
She didn’t have enough time to prepare for the briefing. And the dog ate her homework. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/katie-zacharia-interview-press-secretary-role-9.7382401
As the Oval turns
With the impending rout in the offing, Susie Wiles is likely done as chief-of-staff and sycophants are licking boots and kissing butts to be next in line. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/16/trump-aides-brace-wh…
