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November 6, 2007
The me-too election campaign rolls on along with the spin and puffery.
Bill Leak
Labor is still in the box seat to win the election . But its image has suffered in recent weeks in a traditional area of strength --the environment. But it is increasingly obvious that politicians in this area are afraid to speak their minds, to admit that there are different sides of questions, or to engage in real debate.
No doubt every draft speech written in Peter Garrett office, for example, is sent over for vetting by Kevin Rudd’s office to ensure Garrett stays on message. Garrett dutifully plays the game.
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Howard + Co are gone--Leak is right. Howard is putting a brave face on things whilst Abbott is flipping out. It's over.