Alexa McDonough became the leader of the federal New Democratic Party after just one ballot. Svend Robinson won the first ballot by 89 votes. Then, in a surprise move, he walked over to McDonough, gave her a hug, and moved that the convention recognize McDonough as the party's new leader.

Date: 1995-10-14
Placeline: OTTAWA, Ontario.
Source: The Canadian Press
Length: 9 seconds

Transcript Prediction: << that we make unanimous the election of Alexa McDonough as the next leader of the new Democratic Party >>

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