Byelection wins bolster Tories, eight seats from majority

Quebec pollster Jean-Marc Léger cautions against reading too much into victory, notes Hochelaga candidate placed fourth.

OTTAWA—The governing Conservative Party's upset victory in a Quebec byelection last week showed that federal stimulus cash, a star candidate, and a top-notch campaign team could be the winning formula Prime Minister Stephen Harper needs to win the eight seats standing between him and a majo...

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