Liberal tilt to the left could have electoral consequences for NDP, say pollsters

The Liberals should be careful about the ‘recoil effect’ as some of their supporters could back away if they vacate the political centre, says pollster Nik Nanos.

The Justin Trudeau, pictured Sept. 16, 2020, and his Liberals will be taking a chance if they tip further to the political left in the remainder of their mandate, say seasoned political insiders.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

September 21, 2020

The Liberals may use the upcoming Throne Speech to signal a tilt to the political left and try to consolidate support among progressive voters, but while political insiders say that could cause big problems for the NDP, a veteran New Democrat MP says his party is not worried. In an interview with

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