An Angus Reid poll in May showed support for Alberta independence at 36 per cent. So while the numbers are ticking upward for Alberta independence and may even split some conservative votes, most believe that proponents will not succeed. But even in a scenario in which Albertans took to the polls to weigh in on Alberta’s secession and voted “Yes,” Alberta independence would remain up in the air. For Washington, of course, the biggest draw for supporting Alberta independence is the promise of shoring up energy supply. “They want a rational energy policy.”The White House has not made any public overtures or promises of funding to support the drive for Alberta independence.