A statesman is a politician who places himself at the service of the nation. A politician is a statesman who places the nation at his service.
- Georges Pompidou, President of France

2003 NSW State Election, Campaign Diary
Labour V Liberal

Mao said that a 'guerilla must swim like a fish among the populace.' A politician also depends on those around him for support and power. Is Bob a better swimmer than John?

The 2GB parrot & pork-o-meter measures the election promises made by Labor and the Coalition from Monday February 17 - about five weeks out from polling day and the start of the official campaign.
· 2GB PORK-O-METER [Radio2GB: Click on 2GB - NSW State Election 2003 - On the Campaign Trail]

NSW is on a fast electoral train to living in even more interesting times, and the question is when the voters are going to decide they want to get off. The message for Liberals is, it's time to lead or risk losing again.
· Campaign Trail [ElectionLinks]