Playing the numbers game

Based on past experiences, I have a feeling that in some leadership camps there is some spinning going on about memberships sold and paths to victory.
Without releasing any numbers, Jean Charest’s team says it has a path to victory.
OTTAWA—What is in a number? For example, the number 600,000—the unconfirmed and yet-to-be-denied figure that could represent the people who have signed up to be members of the Conservative Party of Canada for the forthcoming leadership vote. Since hearing the 600,000 figure, I’ve thought ofte...

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