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Quicksketch of Québec solidaire spokesperson Ruba Ghazal

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Ruba Ghazal is concluding her inaugural campaign as the female spokesperson for Québec solidaire, a role she helped establish when the party was founded in 2006. The party uniquely operates without a single leader, instead having separate male and female spokespersons; Ghazal is positioned to potentially become premier should the party gain power. She is 48 years old.

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Ruba Ghazal, who co-founded Québec solidaire in 2006, is currently wrapping up her first campaign as the party's female spokesperson. Québec solidaire, unique among political parties, operates with a male and female spokesperson rather than having a single leader. Should the party form a government, Ghazal has been selected to become premier. At age 48, Ghazal is an influential figure in Quebec politics as she navigates her role within the party structure.

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“Article A describes Ruba Ghazal's role as spokesperson for Québec solidaire, while Article B reports on both co-spokespersons (Ruba Ghazal and Sol Zanetti) arriving at the party’s election campaign launch event.”

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