The election predicting game heats up

There has been some discussion both in the mainstream media and the blogosphere as to when the next federal election, particularly if it is going to be a double dissolution, is going to be. Antony Green is predicting a double dissolution election in September 2010. Malcolm McKerras is predicting an election on 31 August 2010. In my own opinion, a federal election is due by 27 November 2010. That means an election is likely anytime next year prior to the end of November. Whether that election date is in August or September is probably purely academic.