Latham's soaring popularity reflects public relief, says poll boss

Latham's soaring popularity reflects public relief, says poll boss

March 9, 2004

Opposition Leader Mark Latham's stunning rise in opinion polls was a reflection of the relief among voters that they had an alternative prime minister, Newspoll boss Sol Lebovic said today.

But he said the public would determine whether Mr Latham and Labor was a viable alternative to Prime Minister John Howard once the debate on policy heated up.

The latest Newspoll showed support for Mr Latham had climbed to 62 per cent.

The result marks a milestone for the Labor leader, being the first time an opposition leader has achieved more than 60 per cent support.

In the best poll result for Labor since 2001, the party's primary vote surged six points in the past fortnight to 44 per cent.

More at the Sydney Morning Herald

He seems to be stating his points and asking people to "trust him", which raises giggles even from otherwise serious journo's.

Sorry John, but even your traditional base seems to have had enough of your lies.

I'm hoping the Australian electorate can in some small way help out when it comes to ousting bush*, since our elections will be at roughly the same time.

First to oust the facists gets bragging rights, ok?