2010 Federal Election

[explod]

If the Labor Govt had a disastrous week of politics why has the latest polls got them in front again? Has the Libs lost their nerve and is their message just not getting through anymore?

What message?,

they have not made any statement with substance that the rank and file battler can see as easing thier fears for the future

ALP do not either but there is some belief that they saved us in the GFC, so in worrying times people will gravitate with the status que.

It is 80 year since a first term government were tossed out so its a bit tough for the Lubs.

 

[DocK]

What message?,

they have not made any statement with substance that the rank and file battler can see as easing thier fears for the future

ALP do not either but there is some belief that they saved us in the GFC, so in worrying times people will gravitate with the status que.

It is 80 year since a first term government were tossed out so its a bit tough for the Lubs.

Also a very long time since a first term PM was ousted before he could run for re-election, so I wouldn't be relying too strongly on precedence or history if I were a Labour supporter.

 

[trainspotter]

Ummmmmm ...... No RSPT for a start? How about the No carbon tax to be introduced. Reduce waste and promote savings perhaps? I have a vague recollection of such utterances passing the lips of the leader of the opposition.

True that Labor can crow about their success in leading us through a GFC. Might have had something to do with the state of the economy they inhereted to be able to spend so much. Pity about the mismanagement and the implementation of their schemes though.

History is against the Libs from snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

Would make for interesting history though. First female PM to lose first term Govt !

 

[IFocus]

I honestly cannot believe they could mess this up

"Hockey's $7b contradiction of Abbott "

Opposition treasury spokesman Joe Hockey has contradicted his leader to the tune of $7 billion during today's federal election economic debate with Treasurer Wayne Swan.

Apparently Robb came out after and said the difference is the mining tax except that doesn't seem to add up either.

This bit I don't understand as I though $4bill

Mr Hockey also provided an "absolute guarantee" that a coalition government would roll out its $8.8 billion paid parental leave scheme exactly as promised.

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-elect...b-contradiction-of-abbott-20100809-11syu.html

 

[drsmith]

The Coalition will win if they don't trip over their own feet.

The image of Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd together over the weekend speaks a thousand words.

 

[Julia]

If the Labor Govt had a disastrous week of politics why has the latest polls got them in front again? Has the Libs lost their nerve and is their message just not getting through anymore?

My guess would be that the Kevin fans are deluded enough to have swallowed the line that all he cares about is the good of the Labor Party, and believe that now he and Julia are holding hands in true joyful union, they can once again believe that all is well with the world.

True that Labor can crow about their success in leading us through a GFC. Might have had something to do with the state of the economy they inhereted to be able to spend so much. Pity about the mismanagement and the implementation of their schemes though.

There was a party political broadcast from Ms Gillard on ABC Radio this evening. She compared Australia's position with that of e.g. the US and Europe. She didn't, of course, see any need to mention that Australia had a very healthy surplus, well regulated banks, and overall an economic situation completely different from those countries with whom she was making the comparison.

The image of Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd together over the weekend speaks a thousand words.

Yep, it reminded me of that infamous scene of Rudd with poor Kristina Keneally. Julia and Kev couldn't even hold it together long enough to give a joint press conference after their meeting. I can't see them actually campaigning together.

 

[trainspotter]

Is it just me or is this Govt trying to increase inflation? 10% pay increases for teachers if they evidence that there is an improvement in grading of students? 100k for high schools and 75k to primary schools if they increase attendance? GOSH the rorting that could go on there ! The mind boggles of the stupidity of this statement.

Can't wait for Q&A tonight ...... wonder if this question will come up?

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/gillard-warms-up-for-qa-at-school-20100809-11tps.html

 

[trainspotter]

Just what we need ! Another layer of bureacracy ??????

The most improved schools will be assessed by a new Office of National School Evaluation to be established as an independent unit within the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority.

The office will operate like old-style school inspectors and develop a national school improvement framework for assessing schools, which will include school attendance, literacy and numeracy rates for primary schools, Year 12 results and retention rates for high schools, as well as a self-evaluation report from schools.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/nat...for-top-teachers/story-fn59niix-1225903189735

Nope ...... no rorting allowable here *wink wink nudge nudge say no more*

 

[basilio]

Had to say I was surprised and impressed with Julia Gillard on QANDA tonight.

Seemed absolutely on top of all the questions. Managed to answer them properly (or was reminded to do so and responded) Didn't over talk or become boring. Didn't seem to use the negativity card that much. Overall warm, witty and wise. When they panned across the audience everyone seemed quite focused on her responses.

It will be interesting to see how Tony Abbott fares next week.

 

[moXJO]

Q&A is all scripted and carefully answered before hand. I say bring back the school kids to ask on the spot questions.

 

[noco]

Had to say I was surprised and impressed with Julia Gillard on QANDA tonight.

Seemed absolutely on top of all the questions. Managed to answer them properly (or was reminded to do so and responded) Didn't over talk or become boring. Didn't seem to use the negativity card that much. Overall warm, witty and wise. When they panned across the audience everyone seemed quite focused on her responses.

It will be interesting to see how Tony Abbott fares next week.

Apart from her warm. witty and wise dialogue, spin and waffle, did you learn anything what she she stands for?

I certainly didn't.

 

[bellenuit]

I've just watched the first 45 minutes or so of the ACS debate on communications policy between Stephen Conroy, Tony Smith and a Greens guy.

I'm surprised the moderator is allowing Conroy to also act as moderator, asking his own questions of Smith and interjecting every time Smith is answering.

That being said, I think Smith is terrible. He gives me the impression that he is way out of his depth.

 

[wayneL]

Had to say I was surprised and impressed with Julia Gillard on QANDA tonight.

Why am I surprised that you're surprised?

Why am I not surprised that you're impressed?

 

[drsmith]

I've just watched the first 45 minutes or so of the ACS debate on communications policy between Stephen Conroy, Tony Smith and a Greens guy.

I'm surprised the moderator is allowing Conroy to also act as moderator, asking his own questions of Smith and interjecting every time Smith is answering.

That being said, I think Smith is terrible. He gives me the impression that he is way out of his depth.

I saw the last part of it and Smith didn't seem to have the confidence of the other two. Conroy was rude with his interruptions of Smith, trying to reduce it to a childish one on one debate.

 

[basilio]

Quote:

Originally Posted by basilio View Post
Had to say I was surprised and impressed with Julia Gillard on QANDA tonight

.
Why am I surprised that you're surprised?

Why am I not surprised that you're impressed?

Droll Wayne...Your certainly on top form today..

I was impressed with Julia Gilllard when she was deputy PM. I thought she turned wooden after she became PM and last nights performance reinforced just how good she is a getting across all issues and communicating effectively with the public.

Seems as if a few other people might be agreeing.

Huge betting plunge for Labor
DARREN GOODSIR
August 10, 2010 - 2:06PM



Labor has been the subject of a huge betting plunge on it winning the August 21 election.

Centrebet received a bet of $20,000 at 10am, immediately shortening Labor's odds of winning. But this was trumped only 40 minutes later by a $40,000 wager and then another bet of $15,000.

More cash has since flowed Labor's way this afternoon - including bets of $3000 and $5000 - seeing the odds of Julia Gillard becoming prime minister shorten from $1.62 to $1.51.

The betting agency's analyst, Neil Evans, said nearly $200,000 had been wagered on the election today.

Almost all of the money had been for Labor, with the largest bet for the Coalition being only $2000.

Mr Evans said the bets had all been taken in the wake of Ms Gillard's appearance on ABC's Q&A program, where she appeared confident and forthright under tricky questioning

The ABC this morning said last night's Q&A drew more than 841,000 viewers, the show's best-rating effort since it debuted in 2008.

Please don't cry Wayne. It doesn't become you.

 

[moXJO]

she appeared confident and forthright under tricky questioning

 

[Calliope]

I hope we have no more boring debates.

 

[drsmith]

Who is making the wagers ?

I hope we have no more boring debates.

Hopefully there will be enough infomation around in the last week to make an assessment on both sides.

 

[wayneL]

Please don't cry Wayne. It doesn't become you.

I live in NZ. It is pure altruism that I wish for the destruction of the Fabianist Social Democrats in Australia. But it actually won't make an iota of difference to me.

It's La Dolce Vita over here in Hawkes Bays... good weather, good food, good woobla, business is going well etc.

Why would I cry?

 

[trainspotter]

Who is making the wagers ?

Hopefully there will be enough infomation around in the last week to make an assessment on both sides.

I am betting that the CFMEU and the MUA would have placed a large wad of cash for the win.