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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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January 29, 2024

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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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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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