As we wait to return from our break, we're back this week with an extended mailbag episode to answer listener questions, including:

* Is it better to have an election in the summer or the winter?

* Are the Liberals still the "natural governing party"?

* Which past party leader who lost an election might have had a better shot at a different time?

* Plus answers to questions on projection models, polling methods and more!

This episode was recorded on July 3. We'll be back with a regular episode next week!

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