So what will the date be?
The big question at the moment is, when will the election be? As I've mentioned, we have a sweepstake going. Derek's picked November 1st, Ingrid's picked November 8th and I've picked November 15th. None of the 3 dates are perfect though.
November 1st is the same weekend as the Bledisloe Cup final. Having election night on the same night as the rugby isn't great. But it is a definite possibility.
November 8th is only 4 days after the American election. Labour will be very aware that National will be able to put a good spin for themselves on whichever American candidate wins. If McCain wins National will be talk about the fact that America is sticking with right-wing and that means New Zealand should go right-wing. If Obama wins they will spin the same 'change' message that America have gone for. So, for Labour, a date before the American election is probably preferable.
November 15th is the last possible Saturday Labour can choose. If they choose it then it looks like they are desperately trying to hold onto power as long as possible.
It's a tough call for Helen Clark. I'm glad I don't have to make the decision!
November 1st is the same weekend as the Bledisloe Cup final. Having election night on the same night as the rugby isn't great. But it is a definite possibility.
November 8th is only 4 days after the American election. Labour will be very aware that National will be able to put a good spin for themselves on whichever American candidate wins. If McCain wins National will be talk about the fact that America is sticking with right-wing and that means New Zealand should go right-wing. If Obama wins they will spin the same 'change' message that America have gone for. So, for Labour, a date before the American election is probably preferable.
November 15th is the last possible Saturday Labour can choose. If they choose it then it looks like they are desperately trying to hold onto power as long as possible.
It's a tough call for Helen Clark. I'm glad I don't have to make the decision!
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