It was a 7-month scorched earth strategy that led Pierre Poilievre to the top spot in the Conservative Party as leader. Can he turn that into a federal election victory?

The member from Carleton was first in the race and had an insurmountable lead he would not relinquish. Almost 70 percent of members supported him, giving a first ballot victory. Let’s face it. Poilievre was in control from the outset drawing big crowds and training his eye not only on the other contenders, but of course the Prime Minister as well.

 Our Unpublished poll question asked: 

Can a Pierre Poilievre led Conservative party win the next federal election?

• 76.87% = Yes
• 20.56% = No
• 2.57% = Unsure

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Guests

1. Darrell Bricker, CEO Ipsos Public Affairs @darrellbricker
2. Warren Kinsella, Political commentator/ former advisor PM Chretien @kinsellawarren
3. Lori Turnbull, Director School of Public Administration Dalhousie University @LoriLturnbul
4. Garry Keller, Strategy Corp / former Chief of Staff John Baird/Rona Ambrose @garry_keller