It will be the first televised debate for Conservative leader Tim Hudak. “We’re the rookie here. Dalton (McGuinty)’s a seasoned pro, this will be his fourth time. We’re hoping to get through this debate and survive,” said a senior Tory.
TANYA TALAGA/TORONTO STAR
By Robert Benzie and Rob Ferguson
It's so close the Ontario election could come down to a tension-filled 90-minute TV debate Tuesday night as leaders jockey for advantage.
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