For the second time in a row Crikey readers have correctly predicted the key Newspoll two-party-preferred vote figure.

As we forecast on Friday, yesterday’s Newspoll found Labor maintaining its 56% to 44% lead over the Coalition and the entrants in our pick the Newspoll contest were remarkably accurate with their other predictions as well.

And for the second time in a row as well, Euon Robertson of Glebe NSW wins Bragging Rights and a case of Glug Mixed Reds plus another entry to the exclusive Psephology Hall of Fame for being the top Crikey tipster.

1. Primary Vote
Newspoll 6-8 July Crikey Prediction Difference
Liberal 35 35 –
National 4 4 –
Labor 48 47 +1
Greens 4 5 -1
Others 9 9 –

2. Two Party Preferred Vote

Newspoll 6-8 July Crikey Prediction Difference
Coalition 44 44 –
Labor 56 56 –

3. Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Mr John Howard
Newspoll 6-8 July Crikey Prediction Difference
Satisfied 46 46 –
Dissatisfied 44 45 -1
Uncommitted 10 9 +1

4. Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Mr Kevin Rudd
Newspoll 6-8 July Crikey Prediction Difference
Satisfied 60 61 -1
Dissatisfied 21 23 -2
Uncommitted 19 16 +3

5. Preferred Prime Minister
Newspoll 6-8 July Crikey Prediction Difference
John Howard 42 41 +1
Kevin Rudd 43 47 -4
Uncommitted 15 12 +3