Sky News exit poll has Labor leading 53-47. That’s in 31 selected marginal seats. Apparently it suggests 54-46 overall. Howard trails 53-47 in Bennelong. Labor 58-42 ahead in Eden-Monaro.
UPDATE: Channel Seven exit poll says 53-47 nationally, 53.5-46.5 in Bennelong, 8 per cent swing to Labor in Bass, 6 per cent swing in Braddon.
as antony green would say…..early results yet
Yes, rodent, the country is heading in the right direction – since 8am today.
Yeah Sydgal I’ve been helping to fight Coonan’s ignorance for a long tme and it will be sweet.
Dawson is in play according to ABC Radio.
Labor wins that, Labor wins everything.
Hawkie on Sky has definitely had several drinks already.
Snap, I’m more excited than that bloke Big Kev (irony alert) ever was. Just tempered with a bit of caution.
Ha ha, I’m excited and no one can stop me!
I’m going crazy-warehouse style crazy.
All Liberal seats are walking out the door! Bennelong’s got to go! This government is never to be repeated!
4 to 2 so far.
Beazely on Sky also looks like he stated the party early 🙂
what’s up with Gillard ears???
HAHA FORDE.
Shopping list:
Bennelong to Labor, for obvious reasons.
Canning to Labor, because I dislike Don Randall.
Hasluck to Labor, cos I used to live there.
My God!!! A swing of 14.5% to the Nationals according to Antony’s site!! What is the world coming to?
Ok, now that we’ve got the stupid posting based on minimal data, can we wait for some sizeable data to come through? We’re not going to predict an outcome from Calare, are we?
5-2..
God, Peter McGauran is a complete idiot!
What about Uhlman – described mood in the libs as “diabolcal” or some such thing.
Gold.
Looking very good it has to be said, very good indeed!
Downfall!:)
So, the really important question:
How many drunk Young Libs is Leigh going to be fending off with a stick?
Nostradoofus, of course — I feel exactly the same.
I have a live blogging thread up now
IRC doesn’t work for me. 🙁
Early figures ‘strange’, early days. Just a few isolated rural booths.
IRC – me either
thanks for meebo William
anone not able to use IRC get on the meebo room now – only 20 odd people
can’t believe it!
BetFair is still on: Labor 1.18 / Coalition 5.5
arbie jay has just rung
look for a crazy man with 3 kids yelling at national tally centre
“nantucket sleigh ride”
No swing in Bennelong!
So far no swing in Benelong, so far!
Well friend, tonights the night.it’s going to be alright. Johnny and his toxic crew are finally going to say goodbye. What a night we are in for! Everyone sit back and savor the enjoyment.It has been a long time coming.
Coonan just said on NINE ” It’ not looking good.It’s very disappointing”
Antony says first booth in Bennelong – a retirement home in North Ryde – is showing a 10% swing to Labor.
Costello “friends” say is he not expecting to win, and will stand for opposition leader…
hether ewart, abc 6.40pm
10% swing in another booth — and mostly riterees — antony surprised … i’m not surprised he’s surprised!! 😉
“were coming back” into govt that is.let all fasciast liberal redneck,ignorant , brainwashed talkback radio listeners realise that , …….they are the noisy minority.and the silent majority is about to speak.
Bennalong looks like it’s gone.
Ho Chi Minchin says no swing in LaTrobe – AEC says 7%
Go gus
LOL!!!! Cheering on ABC when initial results in Bennelong show 10% swing to Labor!
Tanya Plibersek is way way more quality than either mel and “kochie” and the whole channel 7 coverage….
come on maxine! win me $120 and give me the right to say i put my money on that weasle losing his own seat.
Julia looks confident and very presentable. Look of a winner.
Greens look like they are going to do well in the Reps.
The Green vote is incredibly high in many seats. Their preferences will carry Labor to victory! Bennelong does NOT look good for the rodent!
Page in the bag for ALP – 11% swing with 5000 counted
oooh things looking very good for labor. Tony Jones is Very good. really on the ball.
Queensland booths have closed. Let the games begin.
ALP needs QLD to swing like NSW
Patience Rooster
looking good.. looking good..