Nik Nanos 2011 Federal Leaders' Debate
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Power Play: Stephen Harper speaks
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Power Play: Gilles Duceppe speaks
9:00 p.m. ET: Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe says he proved that Conservative Leader Stephen Harper does not want to tell the truth on the auditor general's report and other issues.
Power Play: Michael Ignatieff speaks
9:00 p.m. ET: The Liberal leader says the debate was an emotional experience and he hopes to see a change in government that respects democratic institutions.
Power Play: Strategist panel
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9:00 p.m. ET: Cal Bricker says Layton's comment on Ignatieff's attendance record was memorable, Carrie Spencer says there was no clear debate winner, while Umai Ravichandran says Layton had some good one-liners.
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Replay: Live Chat and video from the Leaders' Debate

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Nik Nanos 2011 Federal Leaders' Debate

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Date: Tue. Apr. 12 2011 9:29 PM ET

Click below to replay the Live Chat during the English-language leaders' debate, Tuesday April 12.

Nik Nanos, the head of Nanos research, who is conducting polls for CTV and The Globe and Mail during the election, was on board to answer your questions and join the discussion.




 

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