"I've even, Paul, fought more Greens and Liberals and
Nationals than you've done media interviews." (cheers, applause and
smiles from the audience at a left-wing conference) "Why don't you
just put a sock in it for once?"
That was a highlight of ALP Senator John Falkner's reply to
union leader and ALP faceless man Paul Howe's attack on the Greens over voting
preferences. A short excerpt of Howes' and Falkner's speeches can be viewed on
the ABC TV show Insiders. In my opinion, the idea of attacking the
Greens has many risks for the ALP, and Paul Howes has demonstrated a level of
zero expertise in courting the voter.
Aston, Heath (2012) Put a sock in it, Falkner tells Howes. Sydney
Morning Herald. July 15th 2012.
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