Federal Election Turmoil Spurs Polls and Political Shockwaves

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:21 pm

Recent federal election results delivered a crushing blow to the NDP while pollsters dissected the outcome with equal parts awe and skepticism. Analysts scrutinized voter shifts, raising pointed questions about polling accuracy and shifts in political dynamics that have left the nation both bemused and uneasy.

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