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Liberal nomination controversy threatens Ontario party rebuild efforts
Internal disputes over nomination process could distract from Liberals' efforts to catch up to Doug Ford government.
Ontario's Liberal Party is navigating a nomination controversy that some insiders and political experts warn could undermine the party's broader rebuilding strategy. The dispute comes at a critical moment as the Liberals are beginning to close the polling gap with Premier Doug Ford's government. Party insiders worry that internal feuding over candidate selection could damage the party's brand and derail momentum at a crucial time in the provincial political landscape.