Abbot draws flak for 鈥榮ex appeal鈥 campaign remark
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Australia’s opposition leader, accused last year of misogyny in a blistering speech by then-prime minister Julia Gillard, was criticized yesterday after touting the “sex appeal” of an election candidate.
Tony Abbott, the frontrunner to become next prime minister in September 7 polls, made the remark while campaigning with Fiona Scott, a conservative Liberal Party candidate in Sydney.
Abbott was asked about similarities between Scott and Jackie Kelly, the woman who formerly held the seat.
“They’re young, they’re feisty, I think I can probably say have a bit of sex appeal, and they’re just very, very connected with the local area,” Abbott said.
There was a quick backlash on social media.
Abbott on Monday mistakenly used the word “suppository” — which refers to a drug delivery system through the rectum or other opening — in a campaign speech.
“No-one, however smart, however well-educated, however experienced, is the suppository of all wisdom, and I believe that we will be a much better government because we have a very strong team,” Abbott said.
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