I have been watching election closely.
One thing, is that Winston is not bothered at all about losing Northland to national.
I think he knew he most likely would anyway, as by elections are not a true test.
He smiled and had a little chuckle about losing it.
He is playing hard ball with nats, waiting on specials to confirm that left block has a stronger position of 63 versus 61, and then he can bargain harder with national.
He will have a very long list of demands, as this is his last hurrah.
In his own words, he will not waste this opportunity.
My words - to screw the maximum he can for himself !!!
But at end of the day, he wont want to be a pedestal for Jacinda Taxinda Stardust, a 3rd wheel to an Axis of Evil.
He will want to be the main man, deputy prime minister, a very big tail wagging and leading the dog.
Have been watching the Greens very closely when being asked about National.
Shaw has a look of shock and astonishment when anyone mentions working with National.
Almost as if he has never even considered it.
I am very certain he would not do it, as he campaigned on a change of government and staying with labour.
He is a man of his word.
Their is about a 1% chance if things went very bad with Winston's negotiations.
So Winny had better not push his luck too far, as that could force Nats and Green's to do an unholy alliance to defeat the greater evil.
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