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Former Wallabies captain David Pocock is vying to become the first independent senator for the national capital.
https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/100705718
Wasn't his missus working for the Greens? If so, is he Independent or does he just think running on a Greens ticket might not be a plus?
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
Wow. Who saw that one coming?
“I’ve always thought that I could potentially have more impact outside the political system..................................
..................................That really reaffirmed and highlighted the need for better political leadership.”
Good luck with that. I reckon Peter Garrett had similar thoughts. The broken "system" that is party politics simply moved him aside from where he intended to make a difference when he began to look an electoral liability.
He may have more impact as one of a growing group of independents, rather than a Green.
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"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
Hopefully his political career goes much better than Mal Menniga's
As an independent he would be free to vote whichever way he wanted in Parliament, rather than being obliged to vote the way the party wanted him to if he were a Greens Senator.
I’d vote for him!
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Maybe he’s the kind of politician we need.
At least he says he wants to represent the people unlike the current bunch who only want to represent themselves.
He will get my vote.
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I’d vote for him as well!