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MacKay addresses the crowd at a federal Conservative leadership forum during the annual general meeting of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative party in Halifax on Feb. 8, 2020 (Andrew Vaughan/CP)

Peter MacKay’s uncomfortable lead: 338Canada

Philippe J. Fournier: Short of a massive first-ballot lead, Peter MacKay is vulnerable and, without support from social conservatives, could lose the leadership

MacKay addresses a Conservative leadership forum during the annual general meeting of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative party in Halifax on Feb. 8, 2020 (CP/Andrew Vaughan)

While the Conservatives bicker the Liberals open their lead: 338Canada

Philippe J. Fournier: The Conservative leadership race is back, and not looking good on the party. A new seat projection suggests it may be taking its toll.