Prime Minister Scott Morrison all over the shop in Wentworth

By John Hewson
Updated July 2 2021 - 3:41am, first published October 18 2018 - 7:00pm
STAGGERING: Scott Morrison’s strategy since becoming PM has exposed his ignorance of electoral realities. Picture: AAP
STAGGERING: Scott Morrison’s strategy since becoming PM has exposed his ignorance of electoral realities. Picture: AAP

I had thought the political demise of maverick Nick Xenophon sent a clear message that, in the end, stunts and sound bites don’t work – especially if it looks like you might actually win government. This is exactly what happened to Xenophon in the recent South Australian election – his electoral support evaporated once it was realised that he might win.

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