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The dynamics of the Quebec election appear to have shifted dramatically in the last few days as a new poll shows a surge in Liberal support following the televised leaders’ debate this past weekend.

A Forum Research poll, conducted exclusively for the National Post, reveals a sudden turnaround in voters’ intentions, which had, in previous surveys, given the edge to the Parti Québécois.

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Of 1,602 telephone respondents surveyed, more than one-third of voters said they would vote for the Liberals, pushing Jean Charest’s party to 35%, more than four points higher than polls had suggested the Liberals enjoyed as recently as last week.

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Much of the gain appeared to come from voters previously backing the PQ, which saw its popularity drop six points to 29% since Forum last polled the province. Support for the fledgling Coalition Avenir Québec showed little change, at 24%; previous polls had measured CAQ support at 24%.