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The play of politics: elections and leaders

In Portage-Lisgar, Man., the Conservative vote increased by 12 per cent, exceeding the party’s collective loss of nine per cent in the other three ridings. So, in fact overall, the Tories remain well-positioned to win the next election.

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BY NELSON WISEMAN
July 3, 2023

Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 3, 2023

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The play of politics: elections and leaders

In Portage-Lisgar, Man., the Conservative vote increased by 12 per cent, exceeding the party’s collective loss of nine per cent in the other three ridings. So, in fact overall, the Tories remain well-positioned to win the next election.

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