Crisis and opportunity when MPs retire - The impact of incumbents not running again, plus the latest poll numbers (Weekly Writ)

It’s normal when an election approaches for MPs to start eyeing the exits.

Signing on to run for another term of four years is always going to be daunting for some MPs, particularly those who already have a few terms under their belts. It’s all the more daunting when your odds of re-election — or being on the governing side of the House if you do get elected — start to look poor.

So, it’s no surprise that a number of Liberal MPs have already announced they won’t be running for re-election, whenever the next vote is held ...

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