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If polling trends don’t change for Liberals, expect more and louder voices for change in leadership, say political players

Senator Percy Downe has stated publicly what Liberals have been talking about privately since the 2021 election, say Liberal insiders. But pollster Frank Graves says the Liberals are experiencing regime fatigue and he's not so sure a change in leadership is the best way out. Graves suggests the Libs may need a clearer and bolder vision to win voters back.

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BY ABBAS RANA
November 6, 2023

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If polling trends don’t change for Liberals, expect more and louder voices for change in leadership, say political players

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