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      Do leaders' debates change how people vote? | CBC.ca Loaded

      Do leaders' debates change how people vote?

      6 years ago
      Duration 8:39

      Do leaders' debates change how people vote?

      • 6 years ago
      • News
      • Duration 8:39

      Debates have been a hallmark of Canadian elections since 1968, but what effect do they actually have on voters? Strategists will tell you they’re critical to elections and a lot of planning goes into them. Researchers, on the other hand, say there’s evidence they can change votes, though often they don't.

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