Carney’s landslide victory in the Liberal leadership race—securing an overwhelming 85.9% of the vote—signals a calculated and ruthless move by the party to install a leader they believe can counter Poilievre’s aggressive populist appeal. The former Bank of Canada governor, known for his economic expertise and steady-handed leadership, represents a sharp contrast to the firebrand Conservative leader, whose “common sense” rhetoric has galvanized his base but now faces an unexpected challenge in the form of a resurgent Liberal Party. REPORTED BY CBC
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Based on the available information, a significant portion of registered Liberals did not cast a ballot in the leadership vote that elected Mark Carney as the new Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister.
The turnout was notably low, with many registered Liberals unable to participate. This low turnout is not unusual and is similar to previous leadership races. The reasons for the low participation rate likely include the distinction between being a registered Liberal and a paid-up party member, as well as a reportedly challenging verification process for some registered Liberals.
These factors likely contributed to the number of registered Liberals who did not participate in the vote, rather than them being explicitly disallowed from voting.
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