Queensland State Election (31/1/2015) - Labor form govt (Thread pg 54)

[Nankervis brothers]

The best way to win a state election is to be in opposition federally.

Thats why Barnett is safe as houses.

OK. I get that. But as Labor is in opposition federally wouldn't that mean - by the logic of your own argument - Barnett is very unsafe. Or is this a clever ironic remark about the current government never really emerging from its role in opposition and becoming a true government? If so, kudos, nice call.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Exit polls in Australia are notoriously inaccurate.

Seems like a bunch of Labor supporters in this thread are popping the champagne a little early.

you can bet your arse the swing won't be uniform so it will be really interesting to watch tonight.

I think it's just a matter of showing up to watch a close LNP victory and suddenly being told that any result is possible.

 

[Nankervis brothers]

Sample size would be put the outcome in doubt

I don't think the ALP will win it - that would just be too unbelievable. But those exit polls do suggest the very big swing that was predicted is actually on, and QLD is back in play.

 

[Maggie5]

For mine anything over 30 seats and Newman out is a big win.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

******* hell!
http://www.smh.com.au/queensland/qu...igures-predict-labor-win-20150131-132tuv.html

If true then that is the most incredible turn around in Australian Politics ever. And if true Abbott is GAWN. Which is great news for the nation as he an embarrassment and the worst underachiever of a PM we have ever had by a mile. It would also be bad news for Federal Labor - as Abbott is currently the gift of their next election win.

Labor's internal polls must think it half possibly for those politicians to respond like that.

Is this real life??

 

[Nankervis brothers]

For mine anything over 30 seats and Newman out is a big win.

Agreed, that would be a massive turn around and a win in itself. But a hung parliament or Labor actually winning it (and that does seem far fetched, despite exit polling), then we are probably watching the end of Abbott tonight.

 

[Nankervis brothers]

Labor's internal polls must think it half possibly for those politicians to respond like that.

Is this real life??

Good question, not sure! Seems pretty surreal. Interesting night to unfold.

 

[Gough]

Spite, such a sweet emotion.

 

[funk44]

Antony technology rage #1

DRINK

 

[RUNVS]

I am not as optimistic to expect a Labor win here but I would love it if Labor got really close to a victory or at least got the numbers needed to hold the LNP accountable in Queensland.

 

[Forward Press]

If this election sees Palmer rendered utterly irrelevant, that's a win for all Australians.

 

[funk44]

DRINK

 

[John]

Nichols. Utterly out of touch with reality.

 

[Upgrayedd]

If this election sees Palmer rendered utterly irrelevant, that's a win for all Australians.

Looks like they wont be making a ripple

 

[campbell]

Nichols. Utterly out of touch with reality.

u think... the inanimate borg is as well....

 

[Upgrayedd]

Nichols. Utterly out of touch with reality.

Utterly fantastic. He looks like he's about to have a stroke everytime swan talks

 

[Juddism]

Spite, such a sweet emotion.

if ALP wins Abbott is finished before Easter. if they lose narrowly he'll be done by mid year.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

A seat called Everton. Next to Liverpool?

 

[funk44]

giant swings so far

 

[funk44]

cya campbell

 

[little graham]

7% swing against the liberals so far

 

[Forward Press]

Newman is getting wiped out with an initial 12% swing, twice what's needed.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Newman looks like he'll lose his seat

Brutal

 

[Hank Scorpion]

Labor ahead in Bundaberg (LNP-18.2%) (with 11% counted)

Encouraging signs in Pine Rivers as well

 

[imadodgyumpire]

This is more interesting to watch than the Asian Cup final, and I like soccer. Everton is the best seat in Qld.