Is there a valid reason why Abbott won't debate Rudd tonight?

[donnashuggy]

I thought he said he would once the election was called.

Makes him look a bit weak.

[i-need-a-martini]

Should also point out that the function was hosted by Auburn Council and Mr Invisible was invited by the Mayor, who is Liberal.

The audience was made up of Liberal supporters and local property developers.

News cameras weren't allowed to film the function (in case he put his foot in his mouth I suppose) so were only able to film him outside as he arrived and as he left.

That's probably why you didn't see much on the news.

[donnashuggy]

Has he declined again?

[cherry*135]

A  Leader of the Opposition standing up giving a speech (pre written most likely) to a small selected crowd of their own supporters is a lot different from the Leader of the Oppostion having a live debate with the Prime Minister.  Also different i to when a politician speaks at a pubic gathering where any member of the public is allowed to attend, hecklers and all.

[not_an_eloi]

next sunday,  at the national press club

[just_me_karen]

They're debating Sunday at the press club.

[donnashuggy]

I think he wants to make it ABSOLUTELY CRYSTAL CLEAR that he is going to do 3 debates with Rudd prior to the election.

Last week he wanted to make it  ABSOLUTELY CRYSTAL CLEAR that he would debate Rudd every day once the election was called.

Does anyone know what crystal clear means?

[donnashuggy]

Rudd has agreed, not sure if Abbott has:

http://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/watch/18392813/rudd-agrees-to-channel-7-facebook-debate/

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@donnashuggy wrote:

Some people thought Sir Joh was a good speaker.

Maybe because he never said anything, bit like Abbott.

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But, he used to say:   "don't you worry about that............"  really well.  I am just waiting for TA start saying that when pushed to say how he will turn the boats around.

[cherry*135]

Cute 4 year old photobomber photo with Kevin Rudd taken at a Sydney school he was visiting recently.

[fiestas*girl]

abbott, abbot, mrrabit, mr rabid, and the coalition = austerity measures...gst increass and

looking after big business .

the lnp would be happy to have families starving on the streegs as long as mrrabbid and his ilk were warm and fed