However , residual respect for McKell , continuing economic growth , the popularity of the federal Labor government and the memory of the factional fights among the state 's conservative politicians gave Labor a significant advantage in the campaign .
Both parties went to the election with untried leaders .
Residual respect for McKell , continuing economic growth , the popularity of the federal Labor government and the memory of the factional fights among the state 's conservative politicians gave Labor a significant advantage in the campaign .
Both parties went to the election with untried leaders .