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Alberta’s NDP might have won the provincial election May 5, but the Progressive Conservatives and the Wildrose actually lost the election months before that.

On Dec. 17, 2014, to be precise.

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That was the day Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith and eight of her official Opposition caucus colleagues abandoned their principles, crossed the floor to the PC government — and created a political and public backlash that arguably cost the PCs the election. And poisoned the well for the Wildrose, too.

Now, precisely one year later, supporters of the Wildrose and PCs are flirting with each other again.

Wildrose Leader Brian Jean has made the first move, calling for a “Unite the right people” movement.

In several recent speeches, Jean has asked PC supporters to help build a “consolidated conservative coalition” in Alberta.

“Wildrose will not be accused of not trying to reach out,” said Jean. “We may not find a willing dance partner, but we do have our dancing shoes on.” This from a guy who doesn’t have two left feet, if you know what I mean.