'No seats at all' or one for Liberals if SA polls are correct: analyst
Recent polls indicate the Liberal Party in South Australia may secure one or no seats in the upcoming election, significantly trailing One Nation and Labor.
Recent polling data suggests that the Liberal Party in South Australia is facing a dire situation ahead of the upcoming state election, with two separate polls indicating that they may only secure one seat or none at all. According to a Newspoll published in The Australian, just 14 percent of respondents expressed intention to vote for the Liberals, which positions them dramatically behind One Nation at 24 percent and the dominant Labor Party at 44 percent. Political analyst Kevin Bonham highlighted the severity of the situation, suggesting that if these trends persist, the Liberal Party could end up with no representatives in the upcoming election.
Both the current South Australian Premier and the opposition leader have publicly stated they are not concentrating on polling data, which can be seen as a strategic move to avoid creating a sense of demoralization among their supporters. Nonetheless, the implications of these polling results are substantial, as they reflect a notable shift in voter sentiment and a potential realignment in South Australian politics. The electoral landscape appears to be favoring Labor, suggesting increasing support for their policies or dissatisfaction with the Liberal Party's leadership.
In light of these developments, it is worth noting that the Labor Party has already ruled out a preference deal with One Nation, tightening the competition further for the Liberal Party, which has yet to make similar commitments. As the state election approaches, the importance of campaigning will increase for all parties, particularly for the Liberals as they seek to recover from their record low support and redefine their strategies to regain voter confidence.