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Conservative MP Reverses Trump Support as Election Nears

4/25/2025

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Zimmer Withdraws Trump Endorsement

As Canada gears up for the April 28 federal election, Conservative MP Bob Zimmer is stepping back from his previous endorsement of Donald Trump. Once riding high in the polls, the Conservative Party now finds itself lagging behind the Liberals, led by Mark Carney, as voters shift their focus towards stability amidst Trump's divisive rhetoric and trade threats.

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Poilievre Gains Ground

The Conservative Party in Canada is closing in on Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals, now just 3.6 percentage points apart as the national election approaches. With polls showing the Liberals at 42.9% and Conservatives at 39.3%, opposition leader Pierre Poilievre is rallying support around economic concerns, while Carney warns of external threats. A tight race could result in a minority government.

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Poilievre Poised to Win

In Saskatchewan, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is poised to sweep all three Saskatoon seats, even as Liberal support grows. With polls indicating a robust 43% backing for the Conservatives, political analysts believe their lead is secure. As the election nears, the Liberals are determined to leverage economic anxieties and external challenges to rally support.

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Zimmer Withdraws Trump Endorsement

As Canada gears up for the April 28 federal election, Conservative MP Bob Zimmer is stepping back from his previous endorsement of Donald Trump. Once riding high in the polls, the Conservative Party now finds itself lagging behind the Liberals, led by Mark Carney, as voters shift their focus towards stability amidst Trump's divisive rhetoric and trade threats.

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