The ‘Utegate' controversy, which has been used by Malcolm Turnbull to attack the credibility of the Prime Minister, has backfired on the Coalition and their standing has slipped. The majority of voters view Malcolm Turnbull's involvement in Utegate in a negative light and many would appear to give the benefit of the doubt to Kevin Rudd.
|
Primary vote |
Election November 2007 |
29/31 |
26/28 |
|
ALP |
43.4% |
43% |
44% |
|
The Liberal Party |
36.6% |
35% |
34% |
|
The Nationals |
5.5% |
5% |
4% |
|
Total Coalition |
42.1% |
40% |
38% |
|
The Greens |
7.8% |
11% |
12% |
|
Other party or independent |
6.7% |
6% |
6% |
6% uncommitted or refused excluded.
Thinking about federal politics. If a federal election for the house of representatives was held today, which one of the following would you vote for?
|
Two Party Preferred |
Election November 2007 |
29/31 |
26/28 |
|
ALP |
52.7% |
55% |
56% |
|
Liberal National |
47.3% |
45% |
44% |
|
Believability of Kevin Rudd |
TOTAL |
ALP Supporters |
Lib-Nat Supporters |
|
Open and honest |
33% |
53% |
16% |
|
Economical with the truth |
28% |
28% |
26% |
|
Somewhat deceitful |
14% |
3% |
28% |
|
Dishonest |
8% |
3% |
14% |
|
Uncommitted |
17% |
13% |
16% |
Recently there has been some claims and counter claims involving Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull about an issue dubbed ‘utegate'.
On balance, do you believe Kevin Rudd has been completely open and honest, economical with the truth, somewhat deceitful or has he been dishonest in regard to this matter?
Believability of Malcolm Turnbull TOTAL ALP Supporters Lib-Nat Supporters Open and honest 7% 4% 12% Economical with the truth 23% 19% 30% Somewhat deceitful 34% 40% 29% Dishonest 17% 24% 10% Uncommitted 19% 13% 19%
On balance, do you believe Malcolm Turnbull has been completely open and honest, economical with the truth, somewhat deceitful or has he been dishonest in regard to this matter?
These surveys were conducted by Galaxy Research. The most recent survey was administered on the weekend of 26-28 June 2009. The results are based on the opinions of 1,016 voters. The data has been weighted and projected to reflect the Australian population.
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