I missed the...

I missed the reference.
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/abbott-cherrypicks-easy-interviews-to-avoid-tough-questions-20110526-1f692.html

■ 7.30 - Gillard 6, Abbott 2

■ Q&A - Gillard 1, Abbott 0

■ Sky Agenda - Gillard 4, Abbott 1

■ Meet the Press - Gillard 1, Abbott 0

The story is completely different on the softer interview formats, for example Channel 9's Today Show - Gillard 2, Abbott 10.

When it comes to radio, the different approaches are apparent for all to see. There isn't much difference in the number of ABC interviews, probably because the ABC is the principal source of radio coverage in regional Australia. However, it's in the talkback radio and shock-jock departments where Abbott is streets ahead.

Consider these numbers, based on my best count of interviews so far this year:

■ 2GB (mainly Alan Jones and Ray Hadley) - Gillard 2, Abbott 16

■ MTR (mainly Steve Price and Andrew Bolt) - Gillard 0, Abbott 9

■ 2UE - Gillard 1, Abbott 5

■ 2SM (mainly John Laws) - Gillard 2, Abbott 9

■ 3AW (Neil Mitchell and Derryn Hinch) - Gillard 3, Abbott 3

Abbott's strategy in a nutshell is to have as much of Alan Jones and as little of Tony Jones as possible.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/abbott-cherrypicks-easy-interviews-to-avoid-tough-questions-20110526-1f692.html#ixzz1OMyVt3x2


Tony has no ticker.