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Poilievre’s executive director pick hints new data system a ‘primary focus’ for Conservatives

In the last decade, the Conservatives have fallen behind their Liberal rivals in voter ID and management, but strategists say hiring Mike Crase as executive director indicates that catching up is a priority for Pierre Poilievre.

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BY IAN CAMPBELL
September 27, 2022

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Poilievre’s executive director pick hints new data system a ‘primary focus’ for Conservatives

In the last decade, the Conservatives have fallen behind their Liberal rivals in voter ID and management, but strategists say hiring Mike Crase as executive director indicates that catching up is a priority for Pierre Poilievre.

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