I find this result incredibly encouraging. This is the thinking vote. And if it is at the expense of any other party it is Labour. Those who understand politics understand where ACT fits into the spectrum as a liberal party. Well done to Heather and Rodney who are keeping it alive where they spend most of their time. If we can poll 6 percent in Wellington we can poll 6 percent in the other areas. No other minor party had a similar result (except perhaps the Greens getting 12 percent in Christchurch.)
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If that is the "thinking vote", how did it get to be Labour in the first place?
Wellingtonians are far more inclined to look at minor parties. They are more supportive of MMP. Thinkers rather than tribalists.
Sorry. I didn't answer your question did I. It got to be Labour because that is what most wanted. Now many don't. They are prepared to change their minds which involves using them.
"Thinkers rather than tribalists" Not enough thinking, though.
Otherwise, how do you explain Libz languishing in the polls? :-)))
Despite that, we'll continue keeping the buggers honest.
As supporters of MMP and the role of minor parties, maybe from Peter Dunne. Bit of a stretch to come from Labour,surely?
manalo, who has been kept honest?
apologies - manolo
This mirrors what I'm seeing on campus. Definately encouraging.
Also nice to have these sorts of breakdowns provided by a polling company.
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