Kevin Rudd for PM

[Garpal Gumnut]

Three things to report.

1. I think Rudd has had his "jump the shark moment" with the Gunston Shaving Selfie. My contacts in journalism feel he has lost the credibility he gained on resuming PM, with his frenetic movements and statements. The knives will be out for him next week from the journos. The queueing Diplomats was the last straw.

2. I had lunch with some ALP figures in Qld ALP today, and they hate him more than the LNP do, although will keep him for the kick in votes he brings. And the hatred was palpable.

3. I believe he will win, and resume as elected PM, as he has huge self belief and is a good campaigner, but won't get his changes to ALP through.

gg

 

[sptrawler]

Three things to report.

1. I think Rudd has had his "jump the shark moment" with the Gunston Shaving Selfie. My contacts in journalism feel he has lost the credibility he gained on resuming PM, with his frenetic movements and statements. The knives will be out for him next week from the journos. The queueing Diplomats was the last straw.

2. I had lunch with some ALP figures in Qld ALP today, and they hate him more than the LNP do, although will keep him for the kick in votes he brings. And the hatred was palpable.

3. I believe he will win, and resume as elected PM, as he has huge self belief and is a good campaigner, but won't get his changes to ALP through.

gg

Well that's it then. Tony's finished when the true believers, such as yourself, run up the white flag gg.lol

 

[dutchie]

Kevin Rudd has described himself as a "survivor" of the Kokoda Track.


Look at me, look at me, look at me.

 

[MrBurns]

Kevin Rudd has described himself as a "survivor" of the Kokoda Track.


Look at me, look at me, look at me.

What a tosser.
Though we knew that already.

 

[db94]

Kevin Rudd has described himself as a "survivor" of the Kokoda Track.


Look at me, look at me, look at me.

what a pompous a**! he wouldnt have lasted 5 seconds in the war and this is in fact an insult to those who went to war. Once again Rudd just cant hold back his ego

 

[Calliope]

Kevin Rudd has described himself as a "survivor" of the Kokoda Track.


Look at me, look at me, look at me.

Can you imagine the furore among the twitterati if Abbott had said that.

Despite saying yesterday that he was a friend of PNG Mr Rudd did not visit the country once when he was foreign minister.

 

[db94]

Despite saying yesterday that he was a friend of PNG Mr Rudd did not visit the country once when he was foreign minister.

I really think people are starting to see through Rudd and all his antics and show ponying. He could call the election early before he blows himself up. Still no election date though

 

[sydboy007]

I really think people are starting to see through Rudd and all his antics and show ponying. He could call the election early before he blows himself up. Still no election date though

Why call an election when he's yet to see how Tony copes with the pressure. First indications is Tony has a propensity for foot in mouth syndrome.

I'm very much looking forward to the media scrutiny on the coalition policies.

At least we have a contest now. Nothing worse than letting one mob control the lower and upper house.

ps. I don't like Rudd, I don't like Tony. I see neither of them having much substance once u get under the thin public veneer they present to us.

 

[db94]

Why call an election when he's yet to see how Tony copes with the pressure. First indications is Tony has a propensity for foot in mouth syndrome.

I'm very much looking forward to the media scrutiny on the coalition policies.

At least we have a contest now. Nothing worse than letting one mob control the lower and upper house.

ps. I don't like Rudd, I don't like Tony. I see neither of them having much substance once u get under the thin public veneer they present to us.

The differencves between the two is becoming less apparent as the days go by, the earlier the election the better. If all these policy changes from Rudd continues it'll just end up being a popularity contest based on personality (which Rudd is trying to do) and not on policies.

I think the coalition will really need to ramp it up with their policies if they still wanna stand a chance. Im hoping the food bowl is one and more growth up north with the mining boom slowly fading away.

Its a clever move by the coalition to not announce any policies yet because all Rudd will do is copy, as he is already showing by removing the carbon tax

EDIT: I also cant see the Labor party delivering a surplus anytime soon with Rudd http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-16/38-billion-to-terminate-carbon-tax-says-kevin-rudd/4822556

 

[Calliope]

In Townsville Rudd is confronted by a patron from GG's Ross Island pub.

 

[Muschu]

What a tosser.
Though we knew that already.

Far too generous an assessment Mr B..... Which does not mean he cannot win.... His skills and attributes are in areas other than authentic leadership.

 

[noco]

Gary Johns believes Rudd will have his horns clipped if he attempts to roll caucas on his Kevin forever stunt of having 75% to roll him as Primeminister.


http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opi...vin-king-forever/story-fn8v83qk-1226679815527

 

[drsmith]

Gary Johns believes Rudd will have his horns clipped if he attempts to roll caucas on his Kevin forever stunt of having 75% to roll him as Primeminister.


http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opi...vin-king-forever/story-fn8v83qk-1226679815527

The games within could remain very interesting.

Perhaps clipped to the extent of narrow loss at the election should that prove necessary.

 

[sptrawler]

The games within could remain very interesting.

Perhaps clipped to the extent of narrow loss at the election should that prove necessary.

I would think this is why he isn't calling an election date.
The unions and Labor power brokers would want it as early as possible, so they don't have to show their hands on the internal changes.

However Rudd would want to drag it out as long as possible, because he knows Abbott can't give him the policies too early.

 

[Calliope]

Look at me!!

 

[Intrinsic Value]

If you just look at the quick grabs from the news headlines it is quite apparent why Rudd is back in the ball game.

He always appears positive and presidential in these quick grabs with a clear message whilst Abbott appears a bit hesitant, defensive and negative.

Very clever stuff by those orchestrating the Kevin campaign because lets face it most people dont bother much beyond the superficial impressions. Perception is everything especially in an age when most people either couldnt be bothered or dont have time to really analyse who they are voting for.

It is all in the marketing.

 

[noco]

I would think this is why he isn't calling an election date.
The unions and Labor power brokers would want it as early as possible, so they don't have to show their hands on the internal changes.

However Rudd would want to drag it out as long as possible, because he knows Abbott can't give him the policies too early.

According to Dennis Shanahan, he is anticipating a late August poll.


http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opi...ts-to-early-poll/story-e6frg75f-1226680398429

 

[sails]

If you just look at the quick grabs from the news headlines it is quite apparent why Rudd is back in the ball game.

He always appears positive and presidential in these quick grabs with a clear message whilst Abbott appears a bit hesitant, defensive and negative.

Very clever stuff by those orchestrating the Kevin campaign because lets face it most people dont bother much beyond the superficial impressions. Perception is everything especially in an age when most people either couldnt be bothered or dont have time to really analyse who they are voting for.

It is all in the marketing.

I wonder how people will feel if labor dumps him again after the election? Rudd's history at running the country was so dismal his own side sacked him. So is this marketing being honest?

KEVIN Rudd's bid to hand rank-and-file members a vote for the federal parliamentary leader looks certain to be backed by the party, but could face a challenge from unions at a national conference after the election.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/nat...udd-over-top-job/story-fn59niix-1226677343046

 

[db94]

Rudd copying Obama when he ran for president. He is also running for pm in a very similar style to obama, id almost dare to say identical.

 

[sptrawler]

The biggest problem for Rudd is, he is admitting the last six years has been a policy failure, on all fronts.

Backflipping on everything, within two months of the election, looks terrible.