I’ve heard ‘the giant thumb’ say “coalition of chaos” so many times. I just want *ONE* journalist to ask, “Mr. Luxton, you’re clearly against coalition governments. Can you, today, rule out forming a coalition government if you receive the majority vote?” I’d love to watch the mental gymnastics required to answer when *HE* needs a coalition to govern.
Good article, thanks. I do think sometimes your electorate vote can be wasted if you vote for a minor party candidate in an area where it is close between the Labour and National candidates e.g. Hutt South. For example voting for the Green candidate "spilts the left vote" and effectively helps the National candidate.
It’s a hard one though eh. Because we should vote for the person we think will be the best electorate rep for us because they’re so involved in the community (or should be). I worry amazing green candidates don’t get votes due to the split the vote fear when we could have amazing reps if people did vote for who they think will best serve the community.
I’ve heard ‘the giant thumb’ say “coalition of chaos” so many times. I just want *ONE* journalist to ask, “Mr. Luxton, you’re clearly against coalition governments. Can you, today, rule out forming a coalition government if you receive the majority vote?” I’d love to watch the mental gymnastics required to answer when *HE* needs a coalition to govern.
Right?!? Will literally pay a journalist to ask this 😂😂😂 jokes I’ve got no money
National has had a coalition every time they’ve been elected since MMP, they just don’t want people to realise it.
Thanks, this is really helpfully written!
Thank you for reading! ❤️❤️ I’m really hoping it’s helpful!
Good article, thanks. I do think sometimes your electorate vote can be wasted if you vote for a minor party candidate in an area where it is close between the Labour and National candidates e.g. Hutt South. For example voting for the Green candidate "spilts the left vote" and effectively helps the National candidate.
It’s a hard one though eh. Because we should vote for the person we think will be the best electorate rep for us because they’re so involved in the community (or should be). I worry amazing green candidates don’t get votes due to the split the vote fear when we could have amazing reps if people did vote for who they think will best serve the community.
But I do get you. It’s hard.
Would be nice to have single transferable vote system like local body elections