Prime Ministerial populism doesn’t seem to be striking a chord even amongst his own party.
Devonport
The Burnie Diversion and the Jealousy Factor
We do not need direct access to any secret internal party polling to know how the voters of Tasmania’s north-west coast intended to vote. John Howard told us via You Tube yesterday morning with his announcement of federal funds to save the Mersey Hospital for the people of Devonport. If ever there was a risky move by a politician facing defeat this was it.
Electoral pork or lipstick on a pig?
It’s pork barrelling season once more. But is the government biting off more than it can chew? And will the electorate be left with a nasty taste in its mouth?
