At some point Tony will need to engage more in discussion on economic issues. Not necessarily a debate with Julia but at least better articulate the Coalition's economic plan and be critical of the ALP's waste beyond slogans.
This I suspect will make or break the Coalition in this campaign (assuming the circus that is the current ALP does not implode further).
I agree Doc. I think Abbott already has burned his bridges on many policies. From now on he should keep his trap shut on the boats, population growth, and dropping the mining tax on big miners. The maternity allowance is also a mistake and is causing divisions already.
However I'm afraid that in todays launch he will promise all the wrong things with very iffy costing. Gillard is right when she says "it's the economy stupid."
It was an error of judgement going there as it created confusion between bringing the budget back to surplus and paying off accumulated debt from the period of budget deficits.Yeah Calliope, but it's very hard for Annott to know how to budget for policies down the track when he does not really know the true state of the economy untill if he is elected. From memory, when the Coalition took over last time they found $10 billion shy of what Labor said they had. So Abbott could find things a lot worse than what Swannie has been stating.
I'm not sure from the above, TS, what you really mean about Latham?Tony Abbott will need a rabbits foot to win outright and for Labor to implode even further. Thank you Mark Latham for dissing Julia Gillard in the shopping centre today. PURE GOLD ! There is still 2 weeks of electioneering to go ..... wait for the magnificent gravitational collapse of either party just prior to polling day. ONE of them will make a spectacular and monumental c0ck up which will swing the pendulum to the others favour.
Completely agree. There's a valid concern that there is very little behind the slogans. He can't throw off at Labor for "Moving Forward" etc while engaging in exactly the same practice himself.At some point Tony will need to engage more in discussion on economic issues. Not necessarily a debate with Julia but at least better articulate the Coalition's economic plan and be critical of the ALP's waste beyond slogans.
This I suspect will make or break the Coalition in this campaign (assuming the circus that is the current ALP does not implode further).
He needs to be presenting his policies to Treasury for costing, or at the very least having them independently costed by some respected and neutral firm.Yeah Calliope, but it's very hard for Annott to know how to budget for policies down the track when he does not really know the true state of the economy untill if he is elected. From memory, when the Coalition took over last time they found $10 billion shy of what Labor said they had. So Abbott could find things a lot worse than what Swannie has been stating.
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Was the Liberal launch televised? I didn't see any reference to it, other than a few seconds in the news.On line poll in SMH today;
Poll: Were you impressed by Tony Abbott's speech?
Yes
61%
No
39%
Total votes: 4212.
Was the Liberal launch televised? I didn't see any reference to it, other than a few seconds in the news.
Is there a link to Tony Abbott's speech?
http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/08/08/2976823.htmWas the Liberal launch televised? I didn't see any reference to it, other than a few seconds in the news.
Is there a link to Tony Abbott's speech?
Agreed. Sympathy vote probably a big factor in ALP polls improving. And Abbott is going to have to explain the broadband and economic policies way better than to date....Latham?...He actually did do Ms Gillard a huge favour because she handled his gross behaviour pretty well, and most people will feel sorry for her having to put up with such rubbish.
Hey hey hey ....... looking good for Abbott & Co. Latest polls indicate a 4 seat margin. Preferences will be the key to this one. Green vote will be strong as a throwback position as the great unwashed masses revolt against the Laberals. Keep Joolia in and we are in unchartered waters with debt ratios peaking. More mess to clean up when the Libs get their turn and find the cupboard empty.
Not fussed either way for me but my kids will have to pay off the debt. And I am not leaving them much to get ahead with I can assure you !
Business wise, do you feel you have been better off under labor or libs?(allowing for GFC of course)
Seeing as Costello says he won't change his mind, this godbothering pugilist might be the next best bet for Australia.
It seems that godbotherers are de rigeur for leaders these days.
Even the old KGB toecutter Putin bends the knee weekly in St.Petersburg.
Go for it Tony.
Give the lad with Scores on his board a run for his money.
He'll be sitting on Silvio's knees wearing nothing but his sock suspenders and ear wax in a few hours.
Tony Abbott for PM.
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My son informed me this morning that I should vote for Abbott because he was "a good footy player"!!
malachii
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