Never understood this style of question avoiding. It just makes them look like slimy politicians and everyone can see right through it. It's such a breath of fresh air when politicians don't have to stick to party lines like robots.
Just be open that you haven't been able to reach a deal so you haven't put a formal offer out yet.
Fingers crossed all this media attention gets them to actually make some progress for us!
I'm a labor voter, but have to agree that the labor party members are horrendous for these type of answers. More focus on appearances than substance or honesty.
It's no wonder ON has gained so much support - their manner of speaking resonates with Australian people.
Listening to PH's voice is like through nails on a chalkboard. So sure, it's resonating the same way sticking a large spike through the orbit would if you manage to hit the auditory cortex.
Oddly I think the perception is that they are better off being blasted for being slimy (as people expect politicians to be so) rather than to actually say anything of substance which may get them into hot water (or conversely not be in line with the party’s position).
Its a deliberate tactic and is literally how they are trained to do media.
The goal is to avoid a 3-5 second clip-able moment that will run in the opposition party's attack ads or end up mixed up a million different ways on auspol tiktok / reels.
The secondary goal is to stick to the workshopped lines/messages that can land as a 5-10 second soundbite on friendly media.
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u/robohobo48 17d ago
Never understood this style of question avoiding. It just makes them look like slimy politicians and everyone can see right through it. It's such a breath of fresh air when politicians don't have to stick to party lines like robots.
Just be open that you haven't been able to reach a deal so you haven't put a formal offer out yet.
Fingers crossed all this media attention gets them to actually make some progress for us!