With 30 days to go:
• Labor has resolved its preselection difficulty in Dobell by recruiting Emma McBride, a former Wyong councillor and head of pharmacy at Wyong Hospital. McBride is the daughter of Grant McBride, who held the local state electorate of The Entrance from 1992 to 2011. She had initially been a candidate for the original preselection process which had lately hit a brick wall with the non-ratification of Trevor Drake’s endorsement, but announced her withdrawal in May. It evidently took some strong persuasion by party administration to get her back on board.
• Centrebet has hiked the payout on a Labor victory from $4 to $4.80, with the Coalition in from $1.25 to $1.18, and there is now $4.80 to be had on a Labor win from Betfair against $1.26 for the Coalition. Sportsbet and Tom Waterhouse continue to offer $4 on Labor. Sportsbet has lengthened Labor’s odds in Petrie, Moreton and Parramatta but shortened them in Dobell, presumably on the back of McBride’s endorsement. Labor is now paying $2.50 in Dobell and the Coalition $1.50, compared with $3.50 and $1.25 at the start of the week.
Castle – is that photo real? I saw it last night and thought it must be photo shopped. If it is real and gets into the msm (guess which outlets will not publish it?) it could be Abbott’s Latham handshake moment (although if his catatonic quivering over the ‘shit happens’ interview didn’t do him in, nothing will).
that picture is just plain creepy. I think we’re lucky it is shot from the midriff, as I suspect he is rubbing himself on her leg.
[It shows his views of Tasmania]
8.1% unemployment under Giggling Lara and the Green Puppeteers most certainly is going backwards. Taswegians agree and are leaving the state en-mass
[On which planet do ‘lefties’ do lunch with billionaires’ wives?]
That’d be Planet Hollywood.
“@ABCNews24: More news conferences coming up: Greens Leader @senatormilne at 10:15am AEST and Health Minister @tanya_plibersek at 11:00am AEST #ausvotes”
Sustainable Future
Bracks, yes! If he would. I dont’ know of the other.
May as well have everyone aghast at the audacity.
Note: no leaks prior to Beattie announcement..
Triton, that was then.
I’m expecting Beattie to say that he “… couldn’t stand idly by (same as Rudd) and watch Tony Abbott join Campbell Newman in the wrecking of the state of Queensland. Abbott demonstrated his lack of care for Queenslanders when he vote to deny federal assistance during our recent natural disaster … ” etc
I knew that Abbott would one day pay for his shameful attempt to deny financial assistance for the Queensland recovery.
Inner
Sean would be into Down & Out.
Crikey Whitey
[e drink at the Belgian Bier Cafe, where the atmosphere is great.]
I thought of it more as a Freudian slip BIER (English) definition: a frame or stand on which a corpse or the coffin containing it is laid
So the Libs are already dead & ready for burial, are they? Nice one, Sean! Keep up the good work!
To modify Shakespeare: Oh what fools these Tories be!
Not convinced about Rudd picking a major fight now. He is giving the Daily Tele more credit and weight than it deserves. By throwing a tantrum about Murdoch, he is telling the punters that he is seriously concerned about what is being said.
Labor had its chance to do something about Murdoch around the time of Leveson, and they fluffed it badly with Conroy’s utterly bizarre “take it or leave it” media reforms. Now they are paying the completely predictable price.
PS I notice that the Ruddstoration has led to a resumption of delusion amongst some here, where every single thing is a master stroke for Labor and Abbott and the Libs are going off a cliff. The reality is that we are still tracking for a modest Coalition victory at this stage, which is at least an improvement on the disaster we were heading for as a nation.
I am seeing this a lot on twitter. Retweet of course
“@TaodeHaas: DON’T agree what Murdoch is doing to our country? STOP supporting him don’t buy his crap papers STOP Foxtel subscription, DON’T vote LNP.”
Freudian slip, yes. The term eluded me.
I posted Last Drinks, ST on noticing it.
Excellent news for Labor about Peter Beattie standing in Forde. Beattie was a clever politician, but not a cynical one. Labor shoudl manage the explanation of why Hardmann is standing down carefully, but the change is unambiguously good.
Not only was he good at winning elections, he performed well in parliament too. With senior Labor figures retiring, Beattie would greatly strengthen Labor’s parliamentary stocks, as Bob Carr has done. Plus Beattie is not that old. He could serve for a few terms if he wanted.
ltep
Posted Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 9:47 am | Permalink
It’s a shocking decision by Rudd in my opinion and virtually destroys any credibility he had about making Labor more democratic.
He had no credibility on that to begin with. But in the end it’s whatever ITEP WROTE
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why do u make that statement
as far as I am conerened its dam good politics,
we are past the days of pussy footing around and political correctness
abbott has none of that
so what should we do tip toe around
NO WAY, is do a great job in saving us from this disgusting lot
and david I always new you where never serious about voting labor
as vicy says own it
[The reality is that we are still tracking for a modest Coalition victory at this stage, which is at least an improvement on the disaster we were heading for as a nation.]
That’s how I see it, but there’s still time for it to change yet. In either direction.
This cartoon in Crikey was quite funny, and perceptive:
http://www.crikey.com.au/2013/08/07/the-great-unhinging/
I think we have talked before about Abbott’s problem with personal space. When another pollie is talking at a presser he stands far too close and frowns at them (to indicate intelligent attention, one supposes!) Almost has to be pushed aside for the other to get to the mic.
He’s just socially awkward IMO.
[I am seeing this a lot on twitter.]
What are you seeing in the real world from people who don’t already have 100% locked in political views?
Beattie will make a good Opposition Leader. I wonder how long it’ll take to roll Rudd after the election.
[Triton, that was then.]
True, crikey whitey. Things are very different now. They’d have to find a seat for Bracks, though.
PB
Stuff like this
“@StephenLongABC: Looks a bit like Benny from ABBA http://t.co/5Umjf4yBv1
Pro coalition media starting to crack
http://www.afr.com/p/national/coalition_may_not_release_asylum_xwgXUWahk9rwR3T8bkJSwK
If it wins the election, the Coalition may stop reporting how many people arrive by boat in Australia to claim asylum.
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How can any one trust a word from newsltd/Abbott coalition
sustainable future
[Castle – is that photo real? I saw it last night and thought it must be photo shopped. If it is real and gets into the msm (guess which outlets will not publish it?) it could be Abbott’s Latham handshake moment]
Not only real but In the media – Fairfax! Abbott misses the mark as babies duck for cover
Photo under the video & opening sentences.
The boycott of News Media needs to move onto pressure on main advertisers who market themselves as progressive. I haven’t bought any of his shitsheets for about four years now – who are the main advertisers nowadays? I suspect they are all pro-lib pricks anyway – from memory it was car ads, banks ads, energy companies, private health insurance companies and coles/woolies/dan murphy. Dick Smith the company has nothing to do with the man now, otherwise there’d be a chance of him doing a high profile withdrawal of advertising.
It probably wouldn’t achieve much other than a headline that a boycott is going, but if anyone can suggest names of advertisers I ,might try to get something going on change.org, getUp, etc.
That Abbott kissing picture is seriously disturbing.
It would, of course, totally destroy a Labor politician, but will be largely ignored by the MSM.
sustainable future – the reality is that anyone with a brain has been boycotting anything to do with Murdoch for years now. Those who buy it buy it with full knowledge that it is a shamefully biased exercise in bile and hatred.
“@ABCNews24: Live: Greens Leader @senatormilne is speaking now. Watch http://t.co/TtTI3ZYXOH #ausvotes”
Can someone please post a link to the Abbott picture? Haven’t seen it, not sure I want to…
victoria@174
Well said victoria!
Davidwh’s handwringing over who to vote for is getting a bit tedious.
The Libs make it damn easy for anyone with half a brain. Just look at the cuts they are going to make, schoolkids bonus, low income earners super etc and who is going to benefit from their policies, high earning mothers, big companies etc.
They operate on the principle:
[“From those who have least shall be taken,
To those who have most shall be given.”]
If those rotten principles appeal to you then go right ahead and vote for the bastards and I hope your good mum deals with you accordingly.
To me it boils down to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbddqXib814
Patrick bateman
ltep
Posted Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 9:47 am | Permalink
It’s a shocking decision by Rudd in my opinion and virtually destroys any credibility he had about making Labor more democratic.
He had no credibility on that to begin with. But in the end it’s whatever
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that was UK problem it would never have any impact here
people in aust took NO notice of leeveson they would not a clue
Re Milne
Ten thousand Antarctica scientists in Hobart? That’s a lot.
Meguire Bob
What have we here? Pell-like secrecy: Seal of the Confessional? A sort of Opium of the People thing perhaps?
Milne brings up Abbott and GST!
It appears Rudd has fallen into the same trap that Conroy did. How’d that work out for him?
And everyone says he’s the smartest guy in the room, apparently.
Milne taking it up to Abbott more effectively than the government yet again.
Centaur:
[So AlP has to make up -9. they should get melb with preferences from lib, and 6-7 in queensland. i think they’ll fall short]
At this stage, it’s less rather than more likely that they will win Melbourne from Bandt. The last poll puts Bandt on 48% primary, so even if the Libs preference the ALP — unlikely IMO — Bandt would still win.
In any event, even if the ALP did win the seat it wouldn’t help, since Bandt is never going to support an Abbott-led regime and it’s therefore irrelevant to the ALP’s chances of claiming office.
What are you talking about, Crank?
So, who here doesn’t understrand that the GST money goes to the States?
Who here doesn’t understand that it is up to the States to decide if they want to change the GST?
[people in aust took NO notice of leeveson they would not a clue]
Sorry, but that is absolutely false. Virtually everyone I know was extremely interested in it, and most of them watched at least some of Murdoch’s testimony. I doubt there would be anyone who follows the news to the slightest degree who would be unfamiliar with the phone hacking issue.
It was the perfect opportunity, because it allowed Labor to use something that people can easily understand and relate to (sleazy tabloid sleaze) to effect changes which are difficult and hard to understand (cross media laws and truth in political reporting in particular).
Senator Milne
[NBN is vital to Tasmania]
sustainable future
what about renewable industries like solar
that type of thing
if abbott gets in I think they would lose out
I’m going to agree with Rosemour for once.
[Milne taking it up to Abbott more effectively than the government yet again.]
It’s easier when your policies in key areas are actually different.
triton
Labor plus Nats v Greens plus Liberals would make for a historic senate vote and would be fairly indicative of whatever it takes, whenever it takes and whoever it takes.
The Informal Party would, of course, abstain from any such rigamarole.
Itep: See #223 above’s link to the photo in Fairfax.
[Who here doesn’t understand that it is up to the States to decide if they want to change the GST?]
CITATION NEEDED
Crank
[Who here doesn’t understand that it is up to the States to decide if they want to change the GST?]
Rubbish. The federal government changes the GST. The states have to agree, but what state will refuse a bucket of money with the federal government taking the blame?
“@ABCNews24: Live: OL @TonyAbbottMHR speaks in Launceston. Watch it here: http://t.co/TtTI3ZYXOH”
Abbott again already! Equal time, remember 24.
Speaking of politicians and children, the Rudd visit to a Korean preschool went somewhat better than Abbott’s. The news showed video of a 4yo future politician grabbing the limelight and exchanging ‘high fives’ with Rudd. All the adults looked happy.