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That's not how our political system works. There's idealism and realism, with the Greens continually favouring the former.

It's as if they have failed to analyse and comprehend last year's election results, in which their leader was ousted from one of their safest seats, for similar behaviour and rhetoric.

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That was one of the worst interviews I've seen about one of the most inconsequential 'events' in Australian politics.

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It all seems a bit performative really, particularly with the next election 3 years away.

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Presumably investigations by the NACC need to take their course first, following the decision to investigate the 6 referrals.

The fact that her affair with Tudge was only briefly revealed in the third episode was very disappointing.

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The People vs Robodebt - shocking.

Almost as shocking as the program's decision to represent Rachelle Miller, a political operative and central to the government's role in the scandal, as a victim.

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Gee Sussan sounds as though she's struggling to even convince herself about many of her own answers. Understandable given the division and lack of discipline in her own party, as well as her just lacking any real insight or talent #auspol

Phil Coorey has clearly read his Coalition talking points prior to Insiders this morning #auspol

Angus Taylor is like a child's toy.

You pull the string a few times and it's readily apparent that there's onlu a small, underwhelming number of predetermined responses.

#auspol #730

So in 2018 the Libs could've had their first female leader in Julie Bishop.

Fast forward 7 years and it's the Minister for Misappropriations who becomes the first female Liberal leader, beating out the Treasurer that never was.

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They either learn or they die. 2022 procides the perfect opportunity for them to evolve. Sadly, they picked a well-worn path familiar to them and the chickens have now come home to roost

Colour me shocked. Jane Hume was an author of the LNP's review of their previous train wreck 🤣

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James 'It's Early' McGrath

But just wait for the postal vote. This one's not done ... 😂😂😂

There should be a half time equivalent, where the public gets to vote to combine panel members from each of the channels covering the election.

The Shorten/Palmer/Hume show is great viewing. Combine those three with some of the ABC members, including McGrath, would be great viewing

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Annabelle Crabb left the tie at home and chose the hot water bottle instead

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Lots of coulds, woulds and shoulds is a telltale sign that either the opponent is not up to it or the author is heavily partisan, or both.

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Jane Hume, chief haruspex.

The divine right of kings was erased many years ago, but it wouldn't be beyond anyone's imagination that the Coalition are seeking to bring it back, one divination method at a time.

Or perhaps another nod to MAGA.

Shot taken immediately after Jane Hume spruiks the merits of the Coalition's failed 'work from home' policy that it has sought to walk back

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He can't even get within 50% of the price of eggs.

Channel 7's debate coverage is cringeworthy. Plenty of gimmicks being employed in order to stretch time and 'hook' viewers.

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A night-mayor

Not sure why Chalmers or Labor agreed to this. Terrible format and an absolute stitch up #auspol

Dutton could really only talk about 'the vibe' and how people 'feel'. Incredibly shallow on details, much like the remaining 'talent' pool at the LNP #auspol

Does Phil Coorey speak to anyone outside the Coalition?

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Dutton may well beat us to the punch.

Labor needs to continue to play offense.

Taylor declining Chalmers' invitation to debate him reflects a clear weakness in the Opposition and should be exploited by Labor.

Similarly, other strong performers like Clare and Gallagher should be spoiling for a fight with their shadow counterparts.

His interviews have been better recently. I think with someone like Taylor, Speers knows he's wasting his breath.

I think that the Coalition's refusal to release costings and policy details is a reason why the polls are starting to swing.