Pierre Poilievre and Peter Dutton soared in polls as they entered 2023, anticipating victories in their respective national elections in Canada and Australia. However, less than four months later, both faced significant defeats, losing long-held seats and leaving their parties out of governance. International media largely attributed their failures to Donald Trump, with outlets like the Wall Street Journal and CNN describing a 'Trump slump.' Yet, experts have varied views on how substantially Trump's actions influenced the results, indicating that the political landscape remains complex and nuanced beyond mere party labels.
Both Pierre Poilievre and Peter Dutton appeared confident at the year's start, but four months later, significant losses left their parties outside government.
Despite confidence in recent polls, the leaders suffered the indignity of losing longstanding seats, with both parties remaining out of power post-elections.
The Wall Street Journal and CNN both highlighted Donald Trump as the reason behind the electoral struggles for Poilievre and Dutton, linking it to a decline in conservative appeal.
Experts disagree on the extent of Trump's influence, illustrating the complexity of political dynamics in Canada and Australia and the unpredictable outcomes of elections.
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