Celebrity support can bring attention, but may not deliver votes: election watchers | Unpublished
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Author: Cassandra Szklarski
Publication Date: April 18, 2025 - 15:46

Celebrity support can bring attention, but may not deliver votes: election watchers

April 18, 2025
Celebrity endorsements have injected fresh attention on the federal election campaign, but pundits are skeptical it will significantly shift opinions.Word that veteran rocker Neil Young was joining Hollywood star Mike Myers in supporting Mark Carney for prime minister drew headlines for the Liberal leader in recent days.


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