Interesting analysis here from Pete George
Right now Labour are doing absolutely nothing to attract my vote and I deem myself a well informed voter. Thus currently all things measured (good against the bad) I am likely to swing behind National this round.
However, what annoys me to great extent is the Opposition. We need an Opposition as our democratic system requires it. But when we have what I perceive as a piss weak opposition then I am concerns as it is not good for our democratic institutions
David Cunliffe has a number of political challenges. He inherited entrenched Labour problems that included a lack of obvious direction and authenticity. He seems to have embraced these flaws.
Cunliffe has evolved as leader but not for the better. He began with a favourable poll surge but has been waning and struggling since then. He keeps changing persona and it’s difficult to see the real Cunliffe. We got a glimpse in “At Home With The leader” on Campbell Live last week but he soon reverted to an overtrained poli-parrot persona.
His current approach is to recite talking points. These often include dubious repeated claims like ‘speculators don’t pay tax’ and corny lines like
In his budget speech Cunliffe accused the Government of “smoke and mirrors”. He should look in his own mirror.
This is obviously a “fudge-it Budget”.
Six Budgets and still no vision. As Michael Cullen would say, the…
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