Trail so far: Crikey’s election tracker roundup
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With campaign combat finally coming to a head, Crikey’s very own Election Tracker gives us an idea of where key battles are being fought. Overall, young hopeful Kevin Rudd leads veteran incumbent John Howard in the campaign click count – an all ‘round impressive 34604 kms to 20671 kms – but these figures only scratch the surface of Campaign07. According to the Tracker both leaders are playing favourites in state and territory terms, courting as follows: New South Wales
Queensland
Western Australia Victoria Australian Capital Territory South Australia Northern Territory Tasmania And an even closer look reveals that you’re most likely to find the pollies in marginal seats (surprise, surprise): No. of seats held by a margin of less than 10% visited No. of seats held by a margin of more than 10% visited John Howard’s own seat of Bennelong, held by a whisker, is where the PM has spent the most time, while Kevin Rudd has shown a preference for the Brisbane area – his key announcement stops including Griffith, Blair and Ryan.
But if it’s a laugh you’re after, the Tracker’s best gaffes have no doubt been delivered by loose-lipped Nationals candidate for Leichardt, Ian “I’m not sexist” Crossland – see entries for Day 2, Day 4 and Day 10. Honourable mentions also go to Malcolm Turnbull, Kevin Rudd and, of course, Tony Abbott. Keep watching Crikey’s Election Tracker for updates as the happen. |
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