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Coalition losing its base : Comments
By David Leyonhjelm, published 31/5/2016We first noticed a shift from the Liberals when the Coalition dropped its commitment to free speech and the repeal of Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.
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The biggest wave of disappointed Liberal supporters has come as a result of Malcolm Turnbull knifing Abbott. He got to be PM without doing the long yards as Tony Abbott did and winning an election to boot. What's more, Malcolm Turnbull's politics are seen as closer to the failed Rudd's than Liberal. He is a city trendy.
There is a general feeling that Malcolm Turnbull is more concerned about appearing 'progressive' (a hideous thought) for the media and could drop the ball at any time - on economic migrants for example and despite his firm assurances otherwise.
However the sleeper that could easily sink the LNP is the widespread fear of paying to see the doctor. Many thousands of people on fixed incomes or on benefits cannot do that and would be forced to suffer instead.