Posted AT 1:31 AM EST on 08/09/08
Bringing the campaign battle to Dion's backyard
Quebec will be the major battleground in this election campaign. It could even be the province that will allow the Conservatives to gain majority status - although, paradoxically, this possibility could hurt the Tories if people ever become convinced Stephen Harper is on the brink of winning a majority government.
Quebeckers have developed a strong taste for minority governments.
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