Sci-Tech Information: Psychic Crocodile Picks Tony Abbott As Prime Minister
SUPPORT for Kevin Rudd's Labor government has slipped for a second week in a row, with the ALP primary vote plunging to just 36 per cent, according to an exclusive Galaxy poll.
The result is below Julia Gillard's vote at the last election and comes as the Coalition's primary vote remains unchanged from last week on 45 per cent.
On a two-party preferred basis, an election held today would deliver a Coalition government with 52 per cent.
But parents don't like Mr Abbott's plan to axe Labor's $820 Schoolkids Bonus. According to the poll, Mr Abbott's plan to cut the payment is opposed by 47 per cent of voters.
Opposition is highest among parents, with 50 per cent of mothers and fathers disagreeing. Only 38 per cent backed Mr Abbott's vow to cut the welfare payments.
"Voters prefer the paid parental leave scheme proposed by the Coalition over Labor's policy, but there is significant opposition to the Coalition's plan to axe the Schoolkids Bonus,'' Galaxy pollster David Briggs said.
Yesterday Mr Rudd promised he would "fight" to get back in the election race but conceded his back was against the wall.
"I've been in a few tight spots before and I've managed to fight a way forward," he said. "I intend to fight my way forward."
Big Wendell the psychic croc, while certainly taking a while to choose, favoured Tony Abbott to take out the election today, the NT News reports.
In round one, the 5.5m, 800kg saltie from Crocosaurus Cove knocked Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's picture to the ground, to leave Mr Abbott standing.
There were mixed thoughts as to whether that was a draw or a reflection of Saturday's decision.
But after setting up again, he eventually took a bite out of the Opposition Leader.
The pieces of meat hanging from the politicians were left untouched, but the verdict from staff was that he'd chosen Mr Abbott.
He certainly sank his teeth into him.
For a while it seemed that no amount of coaxing could force Wendell to abandon his swinging voter stance.
Crocosaurus Cove activities manager Wade Huffman said he'd already spoken to two people who said they'd vote for whoever Wendell chose.
Wendell was named in an NT News competition after rugby star Wendell Sailor and is the second largest croc in captivity in Australia.
His psychic croc predecessor Harry predicted the World Cup winner and Julia Gillard to defeat Tony Abbott at the last federal election.
The result is below Julia Gillard's vote at the last election and comes as the Coalition's primary vote remains unchanged from last week on 45 per cent.
On a two-party preferred basis, an election held today would deliver a Coalition government with 52 per cent.
But parents don't like Mr Abbott's plan to axe Labor's $820 Schoolkids Bonus. According to the poll, Mr Abbott's plan to cut the payment is opposed by 47 per cent of voters.
Opposition is highest among parents, with 50 per cent of mothers and fathers disagreeing. Only 38 per cent backed Mr Abbott's vow to cut the welfare payments.
"Voters prefer the paid parental leave scheme proposed by the Coalition over Labor's policy, but there is significant opposition to the Coalition's plan to axe the Schoolkids Bonus,'' Galaxy pollster David Briggs said.
Yesterday Mr Rudd promised he would "fight" to get back in the election race but conceded his back was against the wall.
"I've been in a few tight spots before and I've managed to fight a way forward," he said. "I intend to fight my way forward."
Big Wendell the psychic croc, while certainly taking a while to choose, favoured Tony Abbott to take out the election today, the NT News reports.
In round one, the 5.5m, 800kg saltie from Crocosaurus Cove knocked Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's picture to the ground, to leave Mr Abbott standing.
There were mixed thoughts as to whether that was a draw or a reflection of Saturday's decision.
But after setting up again, he eventually took a bite out of the Opposition Leader.
The pieces of meat hanging from the politicians were left untouched, but the verdict from staff was that he'd chosen Mr Abbott.
He certainly sank his teeth into him.
For a while it seemed that no amount of coaxing could force Wendell to abandon his swinging voter stance.
Crocosaurus Cove activities manager Wade Huffman said he'd already spoken to two people who said they'd vote for whoever Wendell chose.
Wendell was named in an NT News competition after rugby star Wendell Sailor and is the second largest croc in captivity in Australia.
His psychic croc predecessor Harry predicted the World Cup winner and Julia Gillard to defeat Tony Abbott at the last federal election.
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