Politics
CROSS-SPECTRUM
Kristersson says polls show tight race as campaign intensifies ahead of Sunday vote
Ulf Kristersson dismissed poll numbers but noted his party had narrowed the gap with the opposition after recent door-to-door canvassing.
Recent opinion surveys presented a mixed picture, with the Tidö parties closing in on the opposition's lead. Kristersson said he does not follow poll results, yet his campaign volunteers felt the gap had shrunk. He described the upcoming TV debate and the Sunday election as a genuine contest, emphasizing high tension and expectations among voters.
Why it matters
The leader's comments highlight how close the upcoming election is and signal intensified campaigning.
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