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Summary of on air analysis yesterday
Friday, 18 November 2005 03:47 | Written by Graham Young

The sample was a total of 362 responses, and we analysed just those responses from Labor voters who gave Peter Beattie a "D" or an "E", which was a group of 36. We reasoned that for the Coalition to win, voters like this will need to change sides. At 10% of our sample, they could be enough to bring Beattie down. As we had analysed Beattie's results last time we were on air, we analysed the other 5 politicians that we asked questions about. (Note: comments have not been edited, and all typos have been reproduced.)

Views on Springborg

Most criticism is because he is negative: "Lots of carping criticism but little substance." Partly a lack of alternative direction: "Lawrence has a lot to say about the Governments performance, however he does not come up with solutions" Partly a concern he is just a whinger, or inept: "Little Lawrence must addresshis social skills befre he can play with the bigger kids. His whinging and whining are irritating other members of the class and perhps he needs to drop back a year and mature before he moves on to a higher level." "Nit-picking and persistent negativity are no substitute for hard work, creativity and personality. Desperately needs to get a life." Concern he is only interested in country interests: "Has not focused properly on the Government's weaknesses. Needs to adopt a stance on some issues that affect Qeenslanders as a whole and not just the farming community, who these days do not provide many votes overall." But they think he is real: "At least we know who he is - with or without his shirt" And some don't like the alternative: "Better than can be expected from a National. Could not be any worse than Peter Bjelke Beattieson and Anna Hinze. At least we wont have to drink sewage, he will build some dams."

Views on Quinn

Essentially see Quinn as dead and lifeless. "Is he still in Parliament?? I actually thought they had a State Funeral for him last year... or was it the year before?? He never inspired me either.. I seem to recall that he was always trying to dismantle the "Coalition"" Or boring: "He looks like an undertaker. The sort of undertaker that other undertakers make fun of for being so boring" There is concern for his friends: "Can only do so much as the rump of the Nationals. Refuses to take on the government on important issues." Or where they might be: "Poor old Bob, what can he do? Most, if not all, of the true blue "liberals" he should be leading are currently within the Beattie cabinet" Like Springborg voters don't see him having anything positive to say: "Bob is an unfortunate type with little charisma and no obvious vision for Qld or his party. Colourless underachiever throughout his career."

Views on Anna Bligh

Bligh doesn't grab them either. Performance in her various portfolios is a problem: "Her only stance on anything of substance was the misleading info regarding school roofing problems. Welford has met the problem head on and is doing something about it. Sadly Ms Bligh is just another grinning PR face." "Hard to tell lately but not really top notch with Children's Services and Education." And then there is the problem of how to look charismatic next to the Premier: "Hard to get a foothold when your standing beneath Premier Pete." But then perhaps that is a strategy, because others think she is just waiting for it to fall into her lap: "We don't hear enough of her to know what she is about, she is just sitting back waiting for Peter Beattie to fall off his perch, so then she will step in to the leadership." Summed up by: "Who is Anna Blight?? Does she go to work at the same place as Beattie?? Does she have an opinion? Apart from appearing next to Beattie, while he pleads his "Daily Sorry" to the drunken media."

Views on Bruce Flegg

Bruce Flegg gets full-marks for performance, but not necessarily in parliament: "He is good in a crisis. when his colleagues collapse, he can be relied on to help them out of trouble - at least as far as the ambulance." Biggest problem is that not many know who he is: "N/A" "Who" But those that do generally have a positive opinion of him: "The opposition's only effective performer. If the Libs were serious, they'd make him leader ASAP" He engenders respect as a medico, and as someone with solutions: "He gets things done. He should be congratulated for forcing the government to back down on asbestos and for standing up on health." "Very impressed with Bruce he was always in the media gaining attention to various matters especially recently with the Health Inquiry. Good performer" There is also concern about him being a doctor: "He sounds quite good when interviewed about medical matters and things to do with hospitals, but doctors are not good at managing matters, so he probably can't go much further than being anything to do with hosopitals etc." Or perhaps a flash in the pan: "Has made a very strong mid term impact, however one "Hospatel" is not a cure all." Still, out of all of those rated, he appears to have the most potential with this group of voters.

Views on Jeff Seeney

He's not particularly visible: "N/A" "Who" And the only thing people seem to know about him is his behaviour: "Does not do anything at all except try and get publicity by playing up in parliament when it sits." Which they see negatively: "Isn't he the bloke who keeps getting kicked out?? Just another political Boof Head..." Or maybe think he is just playing a game: "A theatrical performer, he certainly has been an outspoken opponent and at least managed to try to sink the boot in every now and again and managed to get booted out himself! Good to see some passion (and humour)" But no threat to anyone's position.
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0 #1 Comment — Thomas Wertheim 2006-02-08 18:48
The date 17/11/2005this is past political history,let me give my opinion of the present political situation in Queensland,and in general,Peter Beatty is doing a good job,with wards,pimpels and all.Now federal,the coalition is on the nose dive,brawls in the national party,in the liberal,lies coverups,Peter Costello wants John howard to go?not saying it outright,Malcol m Turnbull is at the point of a saying,and you to BRUTUS?,and now John Howard is desperate,beggi ng for unity in the coalition.My opinion straight from the hip,and not going to shoot myself in the foot,coalition out,ALP in,this party can go it alone,it needs no sidekick,as it can stand on its own,this is what australians want and we want it NOW.
 
 
0 #2 Comment — Terry Kidd 2006-02-10 19:20
Peter Beattie is running out of steam, notice how he has suddenly learned that the people are sick of his grinning face mouthing "sorry" and he has disappeared from our tv screens in this last week?
The people in this state are heartily sick of spin, excuses, dishonesty and attempts to shift the blame. Whenever will our politicians realize that people want honesty and transparency? When will they realize that it is ok to say "maybe that is not working as it should, we made a mistake"? The people wants positive outcomes, not more talks, more inquiries and no action.

There should be no 'in confidence' decisions by State Governments because if it needs to be kept quiet then it is probably not totally honest and in the best interests of the community.