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Will Doug Ford's early election gamble in Ontario pay off?

Jan 31, 2025
Guest
Lindsay Maskell
Guest
Andrew Brander
Andrew Brander, a Conservative strategist and former advisor to Doug Ford, teams up with Lindsay Maskell, a Liberal strategist and ex-advisor to Dalton McGuinty. They dive into the strategic risks behind Ford's early election call in Ontario and its ties to U.S. trade concerns. The conversation explores campaign dynamics and the challenge of engaging voters amid personal attacks. They also discuss how electoral timing impacts the political landscape and share insights into the Liberal Party's strategies in this competitive environment.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Election Dynamics in Ontario
02:50 • 10min
3
Strategic Maneuvering in an Early Election Campaign
12:35 • 3min
4
Navigating Recognition Challenges in Ontario's Political Landscape
15:20 • 3min
5
Election Timing and Political Strategy in Ontario
17:55 • 7min
6
Strategic Insights for the Ontario Liberal Party
25:14 • 6min