Labour leadership fight: Robertson third in poll, Jones strong
Jones may emerge as kingmaker, 3 News poll indicates.
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Grant Robertson is the loser and Shane Jones surprisingly strong in a 3 News poll of 500.
The poll, released this evening, found overall the popular standings of the three Labour leadership contenders were:
David Cunliffe: 39.6%
Shane Jones: 31.6%
Grant Robertson: 28.8%
Among Labour voters, the standings were:
David Cunliffe: 45.6%
Shane Jones: 28.1%
Grant Robertson: 26.4%
A new, "full membership vote" system will see the leadership decided by a mix of caucus (40%), party members (40%) and affiliated unions (20%) votes.
Mr Robertson is regarded by most pundits as holding a narrow edge with caucus, while Mr Cunliffe likely has the edge with unions.
A preference system will see votes for Shane Jones redistributed between Mr Cunliffe and Mr Robertson should he place third - a situation that makes his endorsement possibly crucial in the determination of the race.
The winner will be named on September 15.
NBR staff
Fri, 06 Sep 2013
Fri, 06 Sep 2013
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