Why is Abbott so scared of Rudd?

[i-need-a-martini]

His overall dimeaner this past week has been interesting. He certainly looks anxious.

So why not take Rudd on in a debate as Rudd suggests? It might be a good opportunity for Abbott to promote his policies.

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/abbott-ducks-rudds-call-for-economy-debate-20130630-2p4...

[cherry*135]

Hi Martini:-D

My suggestion: He can't answer questions off the cuff without making a fool of himself?

Where is NW? We could do with an update on the betting odds for the election.

[i-need-a-martini]

Well given that there has been so much in the media about his lack of public appearances, you would think he would come out just to prove his critics wrong.

I just want to hear what the heck his policies are before the election.

[newstart2380]

Hi Martini:-D

My suggestion: He can't answer questions off the cuff without making a fool of himself?

Where is NW? We could do with an update on the betting odds for the election.

I don't think any politician on any debate answers any questions unless the questions are screened first and they already have the answers ready.

[the_bob_delusion]

he should be. Rudd 2.0 actually has a good chance of winning.

[newstart2380]

Well given that there has been so much in the media about his lack of public appearances, you would think he would come out just to prove his critics wrong.

I just want to hear what the heck his policies are before the election.

I am sure when the time is right they will put forward their policies, it is only because the labor party is trying to geode them that we think they are stalling.

I would not be pushed either, I would wait until the appropriate time when all the policies have been completed.

[newstart2380]

he should be. Rudd 2.0 actually has a good chance of winning.

I don't agree, the honeymoon period will be over within a month or so and we will be back to the old Kevin07 which most of his own party wanted gone.

[poddster]

Why is Abbott so scared of Rudd?

 On what do you base the assunption the he is?

[newstart2380]

Why is Abbott so scared of Rudd?

 On what do you base the assunption the he is?

I think it is wishful thinking, Abbott had KRudds measure back in 07, I don't think it would have changed much but time will tell.

[poddster]

Like some one said somewhere

Labor is a deserted derelict house, a coat of paint will not sure up the foundations or stop the roof caving in. in the abrasive environment of politics the thin veneer of the paint soon dissipates