Jimmy_041 wrote:If Verity did a preference deal with Labor, one of them would probably get in
ALP, and in particular independent voters, largely ignore preference recommendations (i.e. unless they were planning to vote according to the recommendation anyway) so I doubt any 'deal' they may come to would have any impact.
I don't think Labor would be best pleased with an independent running in Sturt, given how close Labor got there last time. It would be one of Labor's biggest pick-up opportunities anywhere in the country. Having said that, a prominent independent campaign in Boothby didn't hurt Labor in 2022.