Percentage points


Can the polls be wrong enough?

There will need to be an amazing late swing back to the Coalition if it is to retain office, writes Richard Farmer.

Beware the Underdog

It is becoming almost the conventional wisdom of the political pundits that John Howard is running out of time to make the improvement needed to secure another victory. But a look back at the last five federal elections suggests that his task is not as unique as might appear, writes Richard Farmer.

Howard needs to do a Keating

The AC Neilsen finding this morning that Labor maintains a comfortable lead over the Coalition Government will have surprised no-one. Howard and his team need to get a hurry on, writes Richard Farmer.