The Coalition’s campaign has been plagued by mistakes and missteps. But the leader’s looseness has compounded any strategic flaws.
The parties are rolling out policies on education,healthcare and housing. But they’re persuading voters that “choices” are more important than “equality”.
Peter Dutton’s had a poor campaign so far. But a less conspicuous Trump,as improbable as that may be,may help the Liberal leader change the election conversation.
What will the world’s reaction against Trump do to the widespread desire for change,and how will it affect the federal election?
A Dutton government would no doubt be very different from the Albanese government,but the differences being debated are mostly minor.
If the treasurer surprises on the bold side,it may be a sign of panic for Labor,but the opposition leader seems to be shifting the focus of the Coalition’s campaign.
Donald Trump wants to destroy the system. In some fashion,so do the teals.
A May election date leaves more time for voters to forget Dutton’s run of unforced errors and for the PM to perhaps make some of his own.
The opinion polls remain close but political insiders have little idea what’s happening outside and what will sway voters on election day.
It’s a topsy-turvy moment when we are being told to treat Donald Trump’s words without seriousness but to read art at its most superficial level.