Comments on: Andrew Bartlett runs for Greens in Brisbane

By: Jarrod

Jarrod — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:08:02 +0000

Good luck Andrew!

Whilst I’m fairly sure you won’t be able to grasp a lower house seat in the current environment, it is a move that definitely helps the Greens as a whole.

Hopefully this is leading to a 2013 Senate listing for yourself, as you did great work in the Senate previously.

By: Joel MacRae

Joel MacRae — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:23:45 +0000

Can I also say that I had the pleasure of meeting you once, briefly, at the entrance into Villawood detention centre and even in that brief encounter I knew you had strong character, ethics and morals. Good luck Andrew, we’ll be watching your campaign with enthusiasm.

By: Andrew Bartlett

Andrew Bartlett — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:53:57 +0000

It’s fine Joel – I was only joking.

As I said, I know I’m not Mr Charisma (esp thru the TV) and my speaking is more regularly compared to Elliot Goblet than anyone else. I’ll just have to work on the passion thing (in the appropriate places)

By: Joel MacRae

Joel MacRae — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:34:23 +0000

Can I emphasise that I said it was a minor issue and that I am confident he will get his/Greens message across. All I was trying to say is that showing some passion in what you believe in goes a long way. Just some constructive criticism, thats all.

By: Polly Morgan

Polly Morgan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:34:10 +0000

@Andrew Bartlett
Just don’t try liposuction . Seriously, though, how much does senate-style public speaking actually matter to reps candidates? Surely an ability to listen to other views, and genuine sincerity in how you speak matters more when you’re out door-knocking or speaking to smaller groups? Body language also matters, of course. (at least that’s what I’ve both personally experienced and observed that works in the campaigns I’ve been involved in).

By: Rob McKinlay

Rob McKinlay — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:47:52 +0000

Congratulations Andrew and good luck with your campaign. The result in Brisbane will be interesting, especially if voter anger at Anna Bligh spills over into the federal sphere.

By: Andrew Bartlett

Andrew Bartlett — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:37:40 +0000

Well I agree I’m not really Mr Charisma, but “passionless lips”!! How can I best work on improving that?

By: Joel MacRae

Joel MacRae — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:15:18 +0000

Let me first say that it is an excellent choice. I wish Andrew the best and I hope that he succeeds in achieving the goals he sets himself.

However, I will have to agree with Nick C that Andrew’s weakness is his lack of demonstrated passion when he speaks. I have read his Senate speeches many, many times and I can see the passion in the words but not in his lips.

To be honest this is a minor weakness and one that won’t lose him votes. I can see him hitting high teens. What is more important is that he gets his message across and helps to build the Green brand. I am confident he will do this.

Good luck Andrew!

By: Charles in Germany

Charles in Germany — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:18:29 +0000

Very good news to brighten up a wet teutonic morning. Welcome to the Green team Andrew, and all the best!

By: mick

mick — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:11:59 +0000

yeah. i agree. except that i think he should have been number 1 on the senate ticket !!!!
it’s not only me who thinks that.oh well. good luck any way. he’ll boost the greens work and senate vote for larissa- like you already said.