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Poilievre Faces Tight Race Amid Liberal Surge

4/24/2025

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is in a nail-biting battle for his Carleton seat, with polls revealing a close contest against Liberal Bruce Fanjoy. Internal whispers suggest a strong Liberal surge in Ottawa, raising alarms among party insiders. A loss for Poilievre could spell trouble for his leadership, as worries about his waning popularity grow.

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is in a nail-biting battle for his Carleton seat, with polls revealing a close contest against Liberal Bruce Fanjoy. Internal whispers suggest a strong Liberal surge in Ottawa, raising alarms among party insiders. A loss for Poilievre could spell trouble for his leadership, as worries about his waning popularity grow.