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The Conservatives may soon have to choose between Pierre Poilievre and winning elections

The Conservatives may soon have to choose between Pierre Poilievre and winning elections

Toronto Star6 days ago
After a fourth consecutive electoral loss to the Liberals that saw the Conservatives remain on the opposition benches for the 10th year in a row, the party has a serious decision to make.
Pierre Poilievre has a leadership review scheduled for January that he is all but certain to pass. But before they rubber stamp Poilievre, Conservative members should think about what kind of party they want to be and what brand of conservatism they want to offer to Canadians — and which vision could actually win an election.
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