One Nation Surges, Liberals Falter in SA Election

0:00Adelaide's story is making news on March 19th. With just two days left in the South Australian State election campaign, exclusive polling paints a grim picture for the Liberals. One nation is surging ahead in regional and rural areas with 39% of the primary vote, dwarfing the Liberals 15%. Labor has seen a 6% statewide dip since February, but experts still see them cruising toward a solid victory. The survey by Demo's AU and A strategies wrapped up on March 18th, talking to 1242 voters across the state. Opposition leader Ashton Hurn bounced back to a neutral popularity rating from negative territory last month. Labor premier Peter Malinowska slipped two points to 49%, while one nation's Cory Bernardi stays divisive with more negatives than positives. Meanwhile, outer metro voters favor labor at 38%. One nation at 24%, and Liberals trailing at 15. Among those over 55, labor leads with 39% support, ahead of one nation's 25%, and the Liberals

1:0521%. According to pollster George Hassanakis, one nation's momentum and a bunch of independence are chipping away at both major parties. Labor holds appeal across the center, without sparking the usual right-wing fury seen elsewhere. People's counter that their costed policies offer real relief, unlike the miners. Vulnerable liberal seats like flenders, shaffee, and finis could flip to one nation or independence, potentially bumping them past Liberals as the... New official opposition on Saturday 9. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.