I hope that the LNP & ALP get a really big fright at the next election with PUP holding the balance of power. Ever since ALP moles have crept into the LNP things have gone wonky.
Can do Campbell has become can't do anything right Newman.

With the best part of 100 billion in debt, they certainly need a change.

*Still, after the debacle of the last six years, nearly 50% will still vote Labor, so what hope is there?*

And what alternative?

My youngest, told me after the election she had voted for Palmer, because he was a successful businessman, & we need businessmen to run the place.

She has recently told me she did not know what a d##k head the man was, until he started talking after the election. I think there is a fair chance he might have a shorter run than the Democrats.

Dear Banjo,

I didn't see the program on Channel 7 with the Mike
Willesee interview although of course I've heard and
read about it. From what I've heard and read though, I don't
think that the interview will do much damage to the Palmer
United Party. The people who would vote for Clive Palmer and
his Party I suspect would vote for precisely the sort of
unpolished politician - that Ricky Muir presented on TV.
Somebody that the average person could identify with - somebody
who didn't have all the glib answers. A hard-working family man -
who would understand them and the "real" world.

Having said that though, I'm sure that Mr Palmer will take
this lesson on board - and better prepare his team for future
interviews.

The Palmer United Party is just starting out in politics and it
will be interesting to see how far they'll get, and how long
they will last. It should also be remembered that during the
last election - there was a Liberal candidate who had a few
stumbles when being interviewed on TV - with his inability
to answer questions as well.

It all depends on what happens next for Palmer.
But I wouldn't write the Party off just yet.
Things can change in politics overnight. And at present cracks
are appearing with the disgruntlement of people with
both sides of politics. Neither side is doing
too well. As John Howard made clear at the National Press Club
recently - voters will not accept things that they consider
to be unfair. And Mr Howard was spot on with that.

Dear Banjo,

Here's the incident I was referring to in my earlier post:

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/federal-election-2013/liberal-candidates-meltdown-no-surprise-to-tony-abbott-20130806-2rb5a.html