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‘Believe the polls’ is the message for Trudeau Liberals from Durham byelection, say some seasoned political players

The next election is not scheduled until October 2025, and political dynamics could be very different at that time compared to now, says Dan Arnold, a former senior strategist for the Liberal Party.

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‘Believe the polls’ is the message for Trudeau Liberals from Durham byelection, say some seasoned political players

The next election is not scheduled until October 2025, and political dynamics could be very different at that time compared to now, says Dan Arnold, a former senior strategist for the Liberal Party.

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