For Whom the Poll Tolls
National’s poll numbers will certainly decline from this point onward; the only uncertainty is whether that support goes to ACT and New Zealand First so something can be salvaged from this disaster.
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Supermarkets Are Good, Thanks
Why are so many so invested in trying to destroy this miracle nobody imagined 100 years ago?
Ding Dong the Witch Is Ditched
To truly appreciate that Allan’s loss is Victoria’s gain, let’s remember that she used her resignation speech to claim she got turfed from office because she is a woman.
A Second-Term 3-Way Wastes More Years
I am concerned about the possibility of Labour winning this election. However, I’m equally concerned that the next three years will be wasted by New Zealand First being part of the government after November 7.
Paul Henry Is a Game Changer
Can Paul Henry’s star-power alone give ACT a lift in the polls? Undoubtedly, which is why ACT went to the effort of holding a press conference to announce a single candidate and express confidence that he would receive a high list placing.
The Global Stumble Toward Online Fascism
The ban on under-16s using social media is doomed to never, ever, work.
Allan Tanked by New Allegations
Given there are just under five months until election day, with support likely to only go in one direction, Victorians will certainly decide to ‘Ditch the Witch’ and her filthy rotten party.
NZ Politics Are Following the Trends
New Zealand voters are clearly latching on to the same trend, in which the traditional major parties are haemorrhaging support, like most other Western democracies.
GDP Figures Are a Double-Edged Sword
The National-led Government’s poll numbers remain precarious and absolutely anything could happen before election day.
Ditch the Witch Was Being Kind
After November 28, I suspect Jacinta Allan will be less upset about being called a witch than she is by no longer being called premier. As Pauline Hanson said, “Suck it up, sweetheart.”
One Nation Is Still Surging
If Pauline Hanson can prevent her party imploding for the next two years, perhaps even I will vote for One Nation.
Is New York’s Mayor a Socialist Success?.
Nah, same bullshit as every other socialist.
Last Budget Before Winston Ruins Everything
The one party whose support will provide National with a second-term will probably become such a millstone that it destroys any hope of being re-elected for a third.
The Rules for Predicting the NZ Election
Most of the normal voter behaviours in general elections suggest a centre-right victory, and, though the margins may be tight, a Labour victory depends upon too many abnormal events to occur.
A Cost of Living Crisis?
It’s a cost of government crisis that is hurting Australian economy.
What’s Anzac Day Without Freedom
It is important that the freedoms our soldiers died to protect can continue to be enjoyed by everyone on 25 April, including going about their day without participating in commemorations and without facing the risk of legal sanctions.