Doesn't stop national promising baby boost, tax cuts for the wealthy, restoring DHBs.
Or Act who won't let auditors in to check their alternative budget.
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Unfortunately Labour & Greens only manage to throw bucketfuls at B*m Deals which achieve nothing
but a large hole, huge debt and few if any benefits .. 5.5 years of Labour's clueless incompetence
not enough pot hole depth attained for Nelsonians yet ? ;)
As Labour Slogan says - they landed you in it - Chump :)
Somehow I don't believe that will happen. The circumstances now are different 6 years ago based on the fact that we've had the Labour Party run while back then, they viewed it as a time for a change from the long running National Party rule. Most of the things that Labour did do, left such a bad taste in Peter's mouth that he's not going to disappoint his key voters ; the elder / senior category who have a strong tie with an older NZ, a less modern, how I say, all inclusion thinking that puts race before, merit.
Here in Christchurch, I notice more and more of the Labour Party signage on the fences of people's homes. This tells me that they're ill informed and 'don't know any better'.
Their thirst for power at all cost overrides the “hate for each other”
Both are desperate and dangerous people
This is highly likely to be Winston’s last run and he will do whatever it takes not to spend his last term (if he makes it) in opposition. I simply don’t trust anything he says
Expect Winston/NZF to be back in Parliament and Government as they get 6+% of the vote.
Many who would otherwise vote Labour will see him as the only palatable option.
I have to say that parliament has never been this boring listening to what passes as "opposition".
Winne even at his age could bring in the memes and become the "effective opposition".
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/electi...IEW6HLVEMFP6M/
Election 2023: Shane Jones appeals to Northland voters through TikTok song
Things must be getting desperate .. if Shane is already practicing for new job in the Entertainment industry ;)
I concur that many are as cosy with Labour as they ever were.
However I'm referring to those previous supporters who recognise the racist divisive side of Labour's policies.
They can't swap their vote to Green as they are as bad or worse, and would not be comfortable with the Right.
Hence Winston/NZF.
Others may choose to abstain.
A lot will depend on how the players show their cards during the election campaign.
My belief for keeping Winston in the political game is simple. We need someone that keeps the balance in politics. It was a good thing that NZF was part of the 3 way coalition. Though it only lasted 3 years, imagine the damage that Labour would have in a full 6 year ruling term?
Also I find he's not so bad when he talks. He often hits the nail right on the head that so many political parties miss (or try to sneak things through). I would not be surprised if NZF gets 10% of the vote.
He could be the Cat in the Red Dwarf coalition, along with Kryten & Rimmer.
Lister was clearly a lefty and has been jettisoned into space.
The latest polls are suggesting Winston is very much in the race!
The new coalition may not be NACT but NAF! 🤣
‘It was a good thing that NZF was part of the 3 way coalition. Though it only lasted 3 years, imagine the damage that Labour would have in a full 6 year ruling term?’
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Huh? The ‘Coalition of Losers’ could only be formed if it was enabled to by Winston!
He wasn’t sitting there thinking “Geez, this Labour government is inevitable….I better enter into a coalition with them so I can act as a real handbrake and stop them doing damage to our country”.
In 2017:
National got 44.45% of the party vote.
Labour got 36.89% of the party vote.