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On 28 February 1984, long-time Canadian PM Pierre Trudeau went for a contemplative "walk in the snow" to think about his future in office. The next day, he announced publicly his plans to stand down. John Turner succeeded him as PM in June, and then was blown out of the water by the Progressive Conservative landslide in September 1984. The Liberals collapsed down to just 40 seats.

What if Trudeau had decided to fight one more campaign?
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