If Peter Costello became the leader of the opposition,could he win the next election? (1 Viewer)
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Re: If Peter Costello became the leader of the opposition,could he win the next elect
get a fucking job.
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Yes.
He is the Liberals only chance for winning the election, Australians want to see him lead the Liberal party.
On an election that will be waged predominately over the economy, the Liberals would seriously benefit from one of the best treasurers this country has ever had.
Yes.
He is the Liberals only chance for winning the election, Australians want to see him lead the Liberal party.
On an election that will be waged predominately over the economy, the Liberals would seriously benefit from one of the best treasurers this country has ever had.
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costello's going to wait in the background until turnbull most likely gets dumped in the next election; then he'll hopefully step forward and lead the libs to victory in the next election
costello's going to wait in the background until turnbull most likely gets dumped in the next election; then he'll hopefully step forward and lead the libs to victory in the next election
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Labor would welcome his return, so they can remind yall why you voted his rotten lazy government out in 2007
Response: RUDDKIP IS WHITLAM
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Labor would welcome his return, so they can remind yall why you voted his rotten lazy government out in 2007
Response: RUDDKIP IS WHITLAM
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My prediction:
Labour wins 2010, after which Costello arrives and forms a team with Hockey. Together they win the next election to the dismay of about 45-50% of the Australian public.
We'll see how it pans out...
My prediction:
Labour wins 2010, after which Costello arrives and forms a team with Hockey. Together they win the next election to the dismay of about 45-50% of the Australian public.
We'll see how it pans out...
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but im just wondering, if Costello takes up the leader of the opposition...who takes up the shadow treasury? after all, Costello made a name as the greatest treasurer of australia.
lol. im pretty sure if Rudd fucks up the economy the Australian people will have to reconsider and make a compromise. do they want to give Rudd another chance to fuck up....or give it to the pros?
but im just wondering, if Costello takes up the leader of the opposition...who takes up the shadow treasury? after all, Costello made a name as the greatest treasurer of australia.
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Youre an idiot. The voter is not as stupid as you. Most people have TVs and can see that this is a global crisis inherited by Labor. Rudd's response has been responsible and basically in-line with other western governments
Youre an idiot. The voter is not as stupid as you. Most people have TVs and can see that this is a global crisis inherited by Labor. Rudd's response has been responsible and basically in-line with other western governments
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I agree with you to a point Iron. I don't think anyone seriously suggests that Labor created the GFC.
It is when Rudd uses IMF statements that show we are in a relatively strong position because of budget surpluses and strong monetary policy - which he most certainly did inherit - and takes full credit for them - that I have an issue with.
He is becoming very David Irving-eqsue with his blatant rewriting of history to suit his party. I appreciate that he may make mistakes here and there because there isn't exactly a manual to deal with this type of event (much to a career diplomats chagrin, I'm sure). But to just blatantly refuse to acknowledge that the Libs effectively insulated Australia from the worst of the GFC is wrong.
If the next election is fought on economic credibility, and Costello is leader, then the Libs have to be considered a chance.
I agree with you to a point Iron. I don't think anyone seriously suggests that Labor created the GFC.
It is when Rudd uses IMF statements that show we are in a relatively strong position because of budget surpluses and strong monetary policy - which he most certainly did inherit - and takes full credit for them - that I have an issue with.
He is becoming very David Irving-eqsue with his blatant rewriting of history to suit his party. I appreciate that he may make mistakes here and there because there isn't exactly a manual to deal with this type of event (much to a career diplomats chagrin, I'm sure). But to just blatantly refuse to acknowledge that the Libs effectively insulated Australia from the worst of the GFC is wrong.
If the next election is fought on economic credibility, and Costello is leader, then the Libs have to be considered a chance.
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Re: If Peter Costello became the leader of the opposition,could he win the next elect
Could he? As I said elsewhere, with the present focus on the economy the Coalition need a heavyweight to reclaim the mantle as superior economic manager. Who better than Costello who presided over 11 years of boom, built the surplus, paid off the debt etc? Costello = economic credibility.
He can win. But will he? So much of politics is out of control of the players. A bit of luck helps too.
I don't think the coalition could win an 09 election. Doesn't matter who is leading them. Too early to say if they could win in 2010, much will depend on the economy.
I agree with u-borat that he may be waiting for 2013. Most governments should be able to win 2 terms, after that they are vulnerable
Could he? As I said elsewhere, with the present focus on the economy the Coalition need a heavyweight to reclaim the mantle as superior economic manager. Who better than Costello who presided over 11 years of boom, built the surplus, paid off the debt etc? Costello = economic credibility.
He can win. But will he? So much of politics is out of control of the players. A bit of luck helps too.
I don't think the coalition could win an 09 election. Doesn't matter who is leading them. Too early to say if they could win in 2010, much will depend on the economy.
I agree with u-borat that he may be waiting for 2013. Most governments should be able to win 2 terms, after that they are vulnerable
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All things considered, I think that there's no way he can win. His whole political career seems characterized by gutlessness and his entire time since the election has been a massive dummy-spit. It's not only a bad look, it's destabilizing, it's arrogant and shows a fundamental selfishness
Now that we hear that his collegues have practically been begging him to step up during this difficult time, where is he? Still in parliament, but still avoiding the heavy lifting. I really hate this man.
All things considered, I think that there's no way he can win. His whole political career seems characterized by gutlessness and his entire time since the election has been a massive dummy-spit. It's not only a bad look, it's destabilizing, it's arrogant and shows a fundamental selfishness
Now that we hear that his collegues have practically been begging him to step up during this difficult time, where is he? Still in parliament, but still avoiding the heavy lifting. I really hate this man.
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Ya our strong economy was definitely due to sound economic management. That's why so much was invested in infrastructure and research.
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It's all about timing, Iron. Rudd did precisely the same thing in 07. He watched the implosion of Crean/Latham/Beazley in preceding years and waited until he was in a strong position to tackle the government, and when he thought he had the numbers. Costello is biding his time doing precisely the same thing.
It's all about timing, Iron. Rudd did precisely the same thing in 07. He watched the implosion of Crean/Latham/Beazley in preceding years and waited until he was in a strong position to tackle the government, and when he thought he had the numbers. Costello is biding his time doing precisely the same thing.
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Rubbish. Rudd was trying solidly as soon as he got in, just like Turnbull. It just took a while for the dead wood to give way
Costello is now your dead wood. I just hope he doesnt further damage the potential of a truely great leader in Turnbull
Rubbish. Rudd was trying solidly as soon as he got in, just like Turnbull. It just took a while for the dead wood to give way
Costello is now your dead wood. I just hope he doesnt further damage the potential of a truely great leader in Turnbull
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Turnbull and Hockey are the future of the Libs without question. I think its typical of conservatives with an uncertain future to be looking backward to a percieved safer, better past which didn't really exist in the first place.
Turnbull and Hockey are the future of the Libs without question. I think its typical of conservatives with an uncertain future to be looking backward to a percieved safer, better past which didn't really exist in the first place.
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Explain. If you can, I will be impressed.