It seems that there are some Queenslanders who reflect a deep north political culture. Barnacle (sic) Joyce now aspires to be the Member for New England whilst occupying a Queensland Senate seat. This follows in the footsteps of Campbell Newman who is the defacto Leader of the State Opposition. The Liberal National Party has certainly spawned a new wave of non-political thinking and action into our national politic. It makes Belke Peterson's 'Joh for PM' campaign look pale in comparison. It suggests it unlikely that an amalgamation of Liberal and National parties will ever get off the ground in other states...they surely have more small 'l' liberals! And whilst they stay as a coalition they can escape scrutiny of the political naivety or is it skulduggery in their ranks!
Abbott shoots down talk of Joyce as deputy
ABC Newsonline
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has dismissed suggestions Barnaby Joyce could become his deputy if the Nationals Senator wins a Lower House seat in New South Wales. Senator Joyce says he has been approached by colleagues to challenge independent MP Tony Windsor for the northern NSW seat of New England and that he has Mr Abbott's support. This has raised speculation of an attempt to depose Nationals leader Warren Truss should he win a Lower House seat, a move Senator Joyce denies. He has, however, said he would be interested in taking on the leadership in the future.
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