Wentworth to send a shiver up Abbotts spine, page-2

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    Further:

    The Warringah constituency is similar to Wentworth and is another seat which like Wentworth has always been held by the Liberals. It is ripe for the taking by an Independent or by Labor. Warringah has a simlar demographic to Wentworth and there was a big 10% swing away from Abbott in the 2016 federal election. His position on primary votes was about 51% whereas Malcolm Turnbull had 62%.

    One potential Independent has already expressed interest and there could be more.

    "The author and commentator Jane Caro has confirmed she is seriously considering running against Tony Abbott for the seat of Warringah at the next election, and says it is her “duty”.
    After the apparent victory of independent Kerryn Phelps in Wentworth on Saturday, other very safe Liberal seats – including that of the former prime minister’s seat on Sydney’s Northern Beaches – are now in the sights of prospective challengers.
    On Saturday night Caro’s sister, a school principal, tweeted her in response to a call for Warringah candidates.
    Caro responded: “Grew up there. Went to school there. Sent kids to school there. Live in neighbouring electorate. Anyone interested? Get in touch.”

    https://www.theguardian.com/austral...-run-against-tony-abbott-in-seat-of-warringah
 
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