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Australians want their politicians to be “in touch”. They want us to listen.
Adapting to new technologies is critically important for politicians. In the 1960s, successful politicians had to embrace the new medium of television.
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In the US, John F Kennedy understood the immense power of communicating directly into people’s living rooms
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Don't bring your children and other "rules" of supermarket shopping. Got a gripe or two of your own? Add to my list: http://bit.ly/dBWydm
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