Labour hit its lowest ebb in the TVNZ Colmar Brunton poll in at least a decade, but its finance spokesman, David Cunliffe, says he does not believe it is a verdict on a new capital gains tax.
It's interesting that the Herald has gone to David Cunliffe for comment. Is he the leader in waiting? Cunliffe tries hard, but it doesn't wash:
Mr Cunliffe said he did not consider the poll a solid verdict on the tax policy package.
"Polls go up, polls come down. I note this was taken before the announcement and after the Government had a week to try and kick the crap out of [a capital gains tax] before we actually talked about it."
That's absolute poppycock. LABOUR leaked details about the tax plans to the media on Tuesday 5th July, and that is when the public debate started. Colmar Brunton polled up until Sunday 10th July, by which time pretty much everyone had an opinion on the CGT.
The next two weeks, with Parliament in recess will be pivotal. A large chunk of Labour's caucus awakes very nervous about their individual and collective futures this morning. Even if a change of leader can't win the election, it might stem the bleeding given that Labour lost 20% of its support in this poll.
We will be watching developments with much interest.
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Parliament is in recess for the next two weeks?
The big children even get school holidays.
Classic.
In today's Herald, Phil Goff is quoted as saying that people are supportive of a capital gains tax, once they know the finer points of the detail. Why then, is Trevor Mallard (also reported in today's Herald) advising not to tell people the detail?
Hollyfield.
I'm not interested in politics, but I can't bear the pettiness of your blog. I'm a conservative business owner from Taranaki and check in here once in a while. You have some quite ardent supporters but no one seems to hold the government to account here. Your obsession with a party so low in the polls just highlights the fact you have no credibility INV2.
The government should be under the spotlight for all its failings. Why do you bang on so much about the opposition? Are you not concerned with how the most vulnerable in 'God's Own' country are faring? How christian are you? Want to talk about spin? Then stop yours and deal in the important issues.
Here is a development of much interest for you.
The moral compass of the current government needs a closer look in all respects. English set the tone with where their morals lie with his double dipping and this only adds to it:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10739190
@ Jacqui; I feel sorry for their mothers, especialy if the weather goes feral again, and they can't get outside!
@ Murray - I don't pretend to be neutral, but if you check the archives, you will find that there are a number of issues where I have disagreed with the government; the response to the smacking referendum and the ETS are two that come to mind. It's election year, and with that comes robust debate, and the main opposition party has just released a cornerstone policy where the numbers don't stack up; I'm hardly going to ignore it.
I've had a look at your link, and I have reservations over Richard Worth being appointed to any public role. He did not have John Key's cofidence two years ago, and I doubt that he would have it now. I think that McCully is ill-advised to pursue this, but that's nothing new for McCully.
Nothing at Red Alert yet.
I see inflation has hit a 21 year high. Great stuff. That's getting up there with unemployment. NZ is going down the tubes via a no-plan sell the assets bunch of morons.
Murray
You seem to have missed the crucial point that the Government of Monaco has appointed Richard Worth as its consul.
You may not like it, but it has nothing to do with Key, English or any other NZ politician.
It's a bit hard to take your other criticisms seriously when you blame National for an appointment made by a foreign government.
Watch Labour MPs scramble for high list places as the election draws closer. Who else will be sent packing?
The job market just got busier.
@ Murray. You might not be interested in politics yet you have strong views about what you dislike. Why not get yourself enrolled on the Electoral Roll in time for the upcoming elections and make your views count for something. In the meantime, pop over to Robert Guyton's blog as he shares your views. If he is not your cup of tea, he does have some nice pictures.
David
David - why do you feel it's necessary to send those who have strong views, or those you don't agree with, away to other blogs?
Do you fear they are sullying your pure political views? Do you just not want to hear other points of view? Do you come here to Keeping Stock to be with like-minded people who all cheer for the same team, speak the same language?
Are you being a little exclusive here, precious even?
Why do you seek to eject those who don't agree with you?
Inv2 - I'm puzzled by your behaviour on this thread. You've happily allowed discussion about an OFF THREAD TOPIC, something that has bee taboo for you. Richard Woth is not the subject here, nasty, nasty Labour is, yet you've allowed the discussion to roll on, even commenting on Worth yourself. You letting other people DETERMINE THE DISCUSSION here Inv2.
You alright?
I appreciate your concern Robert. Yesterday was one of those days where work got in the way of anything else.
@Robert.
Your really lack comprehension skills.
Nowhere do I mention disagreeing with Murray.
What part of "In the meantime, pop over to Robert Guyton's blog as he shares your views. If he is not your cup of tea, he does have some nice pictures." can be interpreted as "necessary to send those who have strong views, or those you don't agree with, away to other blogs?"
Murray "can't bear the pettiness" of Keeping Stock. He might enjoy your blog. Is that not a helpful gesture to someone who is irritated by this blog?
If you were less antagonistic, Robert, you may find people more inclined to accept your views on more important subject matter.
David
"Your really lack comprehension skills" ... hmmmmmm.
Thanks for your patience with me David. I note you kindly suggest that Murray get himself 'enrolled on the Electoral Roll ..." Your concern for Murray is exemplary and the smarminess of your condescending advice as unctious as can be found anywhere!
"I'm a conservative business owner from Taranaki" Murray tells us. I wonder what it is that makes you suspect he isn't enrolled to vote? Do tell.
Robert talks about "smarminess" and "condescending advice"...
IRONY ALERT!!!
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