In an attempt to avoid any negative reaction to anything he does, Newman has decided on a novel approach to an election campaign .... simply avoid the voters

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-11/queensland-election-newman-dodges-unwelcome-campaign-surprises/6010814


I can't say that I blame him ... the less people see of him the more likable he is

On a scale of 1 to 10, how disappointed are you going to be when the inevitable happens and the LNP are returned to govt?

You must know deep down that Labor is not coming back from the vast chasm it faces. Maybe next time.

But imagine all the changes the LNP can make in another three years. And just think what a boost to the federal Libs will come from another Qld victory.

bogarde73 wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 11:10am:

On a scale of 1 to 10, how disappointed are you going to be when the inevitable happens and the LNP are returned to govt? You must know deep down that Labor is not coming back from the vast chasm it faces. Maybe next time. But imagine all the changes the LNP can make in another three years. And just think what a boost to the federal Libs will come from another Qld victory.

You can imagine the Coalition receiving a "boost", but that's wishful thinking. They won't get any kind of boost from winning an election that the pundits have been predicting for some time that they would win.

The only conceivable boost would be if Newman somehow manages to retain his seat. That isn't likely on current polling.

I venture to suggest it's not as wishful thinking as John's delusion about a Labor victory.

bogarde73 wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 11:10am:

On a scale of 1 to 10, how disappointed are you going to be when the inevitable happens and the LNP are returned to govt? You must know deep down that Labor is not coming back from the vast chasm it faces. Maybe next time. But imagine all the changes the LNP can make in another three years. And just think what a boost to the federal Libs will come from another Qld victory.

your in a fantasy land.

No one is expecting labor to win this election after suffering the greatest defeat in the history of Australian elections. But the LNP is certainly set to face an absolute massacre, with very best case scenario emerging with a wafer thin majority of maybe 3 seats or so. There is also the very real possibility the Premier himself will lose his seat. Incumbent leaders always consolidate their hold in their own electorate as their profile increases. What happened to Newman? Why are things going so bad for him in Ashgrove? NSW libs are not facing nearly as much of a problem, and their majority was far less - and despite a massacre amongst its ranks courtesy of ICAC. So there is clearly something very much on the nose with the LNP up there. Sure you expect some electoral readjustment after last election, but not to the extent that we are now talking possible hung parliaments and  the Premier himself losing his seat.

You lot have nothing to crow about when it comes to Queensland LNP.

In politics, as in business or international relations, a win is a win.

I think the appropriate term will be "Pyrrhic Victory"

Perhaps we should as how Nick Greiner's "victory" worked out for him in 91.

Seriously, what is it with the LNP and tripping over in what should be shoe-in elections - Greiner, Kennett - now it seems Newman and Abbott.

Newman's tactics are curious - why call an election and then hide?

polite_gandalf wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 1:03pm:

bogarde73 wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 11:10am: On a scale of 1 to 10, how disappointed are you going to be when the inevitable happens and the LNP are returned to govt? You must know deep down that Labor is not coming back from the vast chasm it faces. Maybe next time. But imagine all the changes the LNP can make in another three years. And just think what a boost to the federal Libs will come from another Qld victory. your in a fantasy land. No one is expecting labor to win this election after suffering the greatest defeat in the history of Australian elections. But the LNP is certainly set to face an absolute massacre, with very best case scenario emerging with a wafer thin majority of maybe 3 seats or so. There is also the very real possibility the Premier himself will lose his seat. Incumbent leaders always consolidate their hold in their own electorate as their profile increases. What happened to Newman? Why are things going so bad for him in Ashgrove? NSW libs are not facing nearly as much of a problem, and their majority was far less - and despite a massacre amongst its ranks courtesy of ICAC. So there is clearly something very much on the nose with the LNP up there. Sure you expect some electoral readjustment after last election, but not to the extent that we are now talking possible hung parliaments and  the Premier himself losing his seat. You lot have nothing to crow about when it comes to Queensland LNP.

after labor got almost annihilated last time, of course they are going to make a stellar comeback.  they have nowhere else to go!  and the polls are predicting and easy and comfortable LNP victory. 53/47 is hardly close.

Bam wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 2:14pm:

Newman's tactics are curious - why call an election and then hide?

if you actually read the article you will see that no one is hiding.  it is an election with no policies or promises and little to say.

Bam wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 2:14pm:

Newman's tactics are curious - why call an election and then hide?

Your just wan***g he's been your ABC today

;) ;)

bogarde73 wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 11:10am:

On a scale of 1 to 10, how disappointed are you going to be when the inevitable happens and the LNP are returned to govt? You must know deep down that Labor is not coming back from the vast chasm it faces. Maybe next time. But imagine all the changes the LNP can make in another three years. And just think what a boost to the federal Libs will come from another Qld victory.

I don't expect labor to win the next QLD election, although I expect Newman to dissapear into oblivion once he loses his seat ... that said, the polls are still close, anything can happen

bogarde73 wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 1:03pm:

I venture to suggest it's not as wishful thinking as John's delusion about a Labor victory.

i never thought you were illiterate, Longie, yeah, he never understands whats written in front of him, but you? I'm surprised. Where have i ever said anything about a labor victory? On several threads for a period of time now I've said I expect the libs to win, but only by one or two seats.

WHen you stop hearing voices in your head and feel like commenting on the actual topic, get back to me.

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 2:20pm:

Bam wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 2:14pm: Newman's tactics are curious - why call an election and then hide? if you actually read the article you will see that no one is hiding.  it is an election with no policies or promises and little to say.

if you'd read understood the article you would have realised that Newman is hiding from the voters



It also means there is little reward for the Premier to take the risk of engaging with the un-vetted.

I have only seen one member of the public manage to approach Mr Newman for an unscripted chat, and he was complimentary




one? in a week of campaigning?  :D :D :D :D

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 2:20pm:

Bam wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 2:14pm: Newman's tactics are curious - why call an election and then hide? if you actually read the article you will see that no one is hiding.  it is an election with no policies or promises and little to say.

Called at Christmas / New Year when nobody is watching or cares obviously meant to avoid the maximum scrutiny possible and to get under the guard of the voters.

Obviously a dishonest and tricky move of a government with plenty to hide and desperate to not be accountable for their term in office.

Dnarever wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 4:11pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 2:20pm: Bam wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 2:14pm: Newman's tactics are curious - why call an election and then hide? if you actually read the article you will see that no one is hiding.  it is an election with no policies or promises and little to say. Called at Christmas / New Year when nobody is watching or cares obviously meant to avoid the maximum scrutiny possible and to get under the guard of the voters. Obviously a dishonest and tricky move of a government with plenty to hide and desperate to not be accountable for their term in office.

since when did an incumbent not decide on an election date specifically to maximise their own party's chances??

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 4:26pm:

Dnarever wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 4:11pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 2:20pm: Bam wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 2:14pm: Newman's tactics are curious - why call an election and then hide? if you actually read the article you will see that no one is hiding.  it is an election with no policies or promises and little to say. Called at Christmas / New Year when nobody is watching or cares obviously meant to avoid the maximum scrutiny possible and to get under the guard of the voters. Obviously a dishonest and tricky move of a government with plenty to hide and desperate to not be accountable for their term in office. since when did an incumbent not decide on an election date specifically to maximise their own party's chances??

True....but how many lied about not going early and within three months of saying that......go early?

Aussie wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 4:37pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 4:26pm: Dnarever wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 4:11pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 2:20pm: Bam wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 2:14pm: Newman's tactics are curious - why call an election and then hide? if you actually read the article you will see that no one is hiding.  it is an election with no policies or promises and little to say. Called at Christmas / New Year when nobody is watching or cares obviously meant to avoid the maximum scrutiny possible and to get under the guard of the voters. Obviously a dishonest and tricky move of a government with plenty to hide and desperate to not be accountable for their term in office. since when did an incumbent not decide on an election date specifically to maximise their own party's chances?? True....but how many lied about not going early and within three months of saying that......go early?

get over it.  PUP is going to get creamed in its own home state.

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 4:26pm:

Dnarever wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 4:11pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 2:20pm: Bam wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 2:14pm: Newman's tactics are curious - why call an election and then hide? if you actually read the article you will see that no one is hiding.  it is an election with no policies or promises and little to say. Called at Christmas / New Year when nobody is watching or cares obviously meant to avoid the maximum scrutiny possible and to get under the guard of the voters. Obviously a dishonest and tricky move of a government with plenty to hide and desperate to not be accountable for their term in office. since when did an incumbent not decide on an election date specifically to maximise their own party's chances??

Yes but how often does that entail a Christmas holiday period in order to avoid the voting public and to minimise peoples awareness or to minimise their record in government.

Dnarever wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 4:59pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 4:26pm: Dnarever wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 4:11pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 2:20pm: Bam wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 2:14pm: Newman's tactics are curious - why call an election and then hide? if you actually read the article you will see that no one is hiding.  it is an election with no policies or promises and little to say. Called at Christmas / New Year when nobody is watching or cares obviously meant to avoid the maximum scrutiny possible and to get under the guard of the voters. Obviously a dishonest and tricky move of a government with plenty to hide and desperate to not be accountable for their term in office. since when did an incumbent not decide on an election date specifically to maximise their own party's chances?? Yes but how often does that entail a Christmas holiday period in order to avoid the voting public and to minimise peoples awareness or to minimise their record in government.

Sometimes I think you were born yesterday. 

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 6:28pm:

Sometimes I think

you should do it more often, you won't sound as stupid that way

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 2:20pm:

Bam wrote on Jan 11th, 2015 at 2:14pm: Newman's tactics are curious - why call an election and then hide? if you actually read the article you will see that no one is hiding.

He called an election with the entire campaign in JANUARY. How many people were still on their annual holiday when it was called?

Queensland has NEVER had a January election, and for good reason.

Do you blame him with all these goddamn traitors in the ranks?

http://s12.postimg.org/omis9imy5/newman.jpg

Annie Anthrax wrote on Jan 11^th, 2015 at 7:35pm:

Do you blame him with all these goddamn traitors in the ranks? http://s12.postimg.org/omis9imy5/newman.jpg

That's priceless     ;D