Yes I did. I have always been honest about that. I make my voting decision on the day, based on what the four main parties have presented as policy. I do my homework and then I make a calculated decision. I do not vote for the same party every election out of some ridiculous sense of party loyalty OR out of an equally ridiculous "anti the other parties" stance. I am a swinging voter and will continue to be so. I do not regret voting for Labour. I am not disgruntled with everything they have done or every decision they have made. They have had a term full of out of the ordinary crises, none of which were in their control. I know you will refuse to acknowledge it, but I am not at all convinced that National would have handled these situations any better. It doesn't matter now anyway. It's done and dusted. People will make their own minds up about it, as they always do. As far as I'm concerned, the focus now needs to be on the future. It is a complete waste of time and energy continuing to rant and rave about Jacinda. It is time to focus on what the main parties can and will do for NZ, and for individual Kiwis. I am sure National will take great care of you Balance, but I am not so sure about how they will take care of those on lower incomes, and more importantly for me, our elderly folk. My job is important to me, and I will be looking very closely to see which (if any) party has the balls to step up and do what they need to, to support the aged care sector, and to ensure every person in this country can access quality residential care if and when they need it. I am not at all confident that National will do this.
Time will tell. You have a wonderful afternoon Balance, and enjoy your celebratory wine tonight. Maybe today's news will have a positive impact on your overall disposition. We can but live in hope ;)