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‘It’s an unmitigated disaster’: Conservative insiders debate Poilievre’s future as leader

From the Federal election rollie collection - April 28 series

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is not the prime minister. As of Tuesday morning, he was not even an MP.

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By Raisa PatelOttawa Bureau, and Alex BallingallDeputy Ottawa Bureau Chief

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is not the prime minister. As of Tuesday morning, he was not even an MP.

At the nexus of those two outcomes, which just months ago would have been nearly unthinkable, is a maelstrom of questions: How are Conservatives processing the results? Can Poilievre stay on as leader after failing to form government and losing the seat he has represented for more than 20 years? And how can he helm a newly expanded caucus from outside the House of Commons?

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Raisa Patel

Raisa Patel is an Ottawa-based reporter covering federal politics for the Star. Follow her on Twitter: .

Alex Ballingall

Alex Ballingall is the Deputy Ottawa Bureau Chief for the Star. Email him at aballingall@thestar.ca

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