So, this weekend we vote. Without getting too much into my opinions (as I will be paid to write them for Saturday's paper!) there are some key things to consider about this election:
1) People in NSW and Queensland HATE Labor, and with good reason.
2) There is something a little bit rotten going on in Labor, and I see a lack of "true believers". The ones who are there - are leaving (Tanner, Faulkner).
3) If Gillard wins, she will face three years of backstabbing, backbiting and ugly politics. Live by the factions, die by the factions.
Anyway, here are some good articles.
- Paul Daley in the SMH argues Ms Gillard should have called the election later. (H/T Craig)
- David Penberthy on The Punch (former Daily Telegraph editor) reckons Abbott will win because the Coalition will claim the marginal seats.
- Annabel Crabb (Australia's best columnist) on The Drum gives her take on the election if Abbott and Gillard were allowed to speak freely.
My pick? This far out, I'm tipping Labor, but possibly only by one or two seats.
International politics
Things don't seem to be going so well in America. According to SMH journo Helen Pitt, they've lost that "can-do confidence". An interesting piece from an Australian perspective.
- This article, from a left-wing perspective, says President Obama's legacy is on the line. I don't think it is, but then, his polls are pretty bad apparently.
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