Election feedback

A selection of the best comments on the topical subjects on Otago Daily Times social media platforms.

Interesting conundrum for Labour. On one hand an alliance is a good safety bet for next election when they won’t have the extraordinary surge they currently have. On the other hand, making an alliance risks alienating the centre right votes they pinched from National in this election. — Sam Thompson

If 60% of New Zealanders voted Labour, they did so because they didn’t want the Greens to have the balance of power. — Philip Rohtmets

Jacinda Ardern is far too intelligent to include another party when she doesn’t need to. — Paula BensonGamble

Just remember we’re where we are today because the Greens support Labour like the last election when Labour needed them and Winston. Jacinda may show loyalty and some thanks by including them. — Craig Kennett

Chris Luxon is the only way National will win the next election. He won his seat and he would be the only rational choice. — Blair Marsh

Many traditional National voters were put off by the shameful dirty politics. And they felt safer with Labour’s response to Covid. — Pamela Gordon

A sad indictment on the standard of the opposition re margin of victory. — Stuart Beveridge

The challenge for Labour is to create a healthy longterm economy that delivers wealth for all, including the poor, given the recent track record of systematically dismantling primary industries such as petroleum/minerals and farming. — Andrew Winter