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Liberal slump could be an opportunity for NDP, but polarized campaigns historically favour the Grits, say observers

In the latest Abacus Data survey, one in five NDP supporters said they voted Liberal in the last election. But one in 10 past NDP voters said they would now cast a ballot for the Conservatives.

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BY IAN CAMPBELL
January 29, 2024

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Conservatives’ path to victory propelled by women, young voters, and a deep desire for change, say pollsters

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The Liberals don’t have the geographic or demographic base to build from right now, and they're losing in every province. Pierre Poilievre may not be 'everybody's cup of tea,' but it's about choice and change, and he's the only option, says pollster Darrell Bricker.

Conservatives’ path to victory propelled by women, young voters, and a deep desire for change, say pollsters

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The Liberals don’t have the geographic or demographic base to build from right now, and they're losing in every province. Pierre Poilievre may not be 'everybody's cup of tea,' but it's about choice and change, and he's the only option, says pollster Darrell Bricker.

Growing Conservative lead in Ontario creates challenge for Grits, chances for NDP: pollsters

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The Tories' lead takes the pressure off 'New Democrat voters who in the past have voted for the Liberals in order to block the Conservatives,' says Nik Nanos.

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Growing interest in health-care reform, but private payment still ‘too risky’ for parties to propose, says Coletto

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Health-care reform options can be 'torqued’ on the political stage, making it a difficult policy debate, says former Conservative staffer Laryssa Waler.

Caucus disquiet grows after Toronto-St. Paul’s byelection upset as Liberals face ‘catastrophic loss’ with status quo

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Caucus disquiet grows after Toronto-St. Paul’s byelection upset as Liberals face ‘catastrophic loss’ with status quo

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For the Trudeau government, the writing has been on the wall since November, and ‘despite their best efforts, they haven't been able to get up off the floor,’ says pollster Greg Lyle.

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Poilievre has the most room to move, but he also has to make sure ‘he doesn’t make a mistake,’ say pollsters

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Liberal slump could be an opportunity for NDP, but polarized campaigns historically favour the Grits, say observers

In the latest Abacus Data survey, one in five NDP supporters said they voted Liberal in the last election. But one in 10 past NDP voters said they would now cast a ballot for the Conservatives.

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