Political elections


Can Bligh take a fifth? Take away the number you first thought of …

Is a government more vulnerable after four terms than at any other time? Asks Charles Richardson.

Israeli voters serve up a wide range of options

Yesterday’s election results show Israel feeling its way back towards a two-party system — but the spectrum has shifted to the right, writes Charles Richardson.

NZ Election 1: Helen Clark is beached bro

After nine years at the top Helen Clark’s rein as New Zealand Prime Minister may be about to end in an election that parallels Australia’s in 2007, writes Kevin Childs.

NZ Election 2: Credit crunch is king

With just 16 days to go before Kiwis head to the polls, the credit crunch has become the political puppet-master, tugging the parties to and fro, writes Tim Watkin.

Credible outside candidate takes on ANZ

Having run unsuccessfully for 29 public company boards and copped more than $250 billion in against votes, I know how hard it is to crack the club. Therefore, it is always good to welcome other outsiders into the ASX elections game, writes Stephen Mayne.