Another factor is that there seems to be a general shift towards older candidates.
In the US, younger Presidential hopefuls like Marco Rubio and Pete Buttigieg have had to yield to higher-profile candidates from an older generation in Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Where previously it might have been felt that someone younger, slicker and with less baggage would be the one to lead their party to victory, there has been a recent trend towards older and less stage-managed candidates.
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The reason for this trend isn't quite clear. It could be that there is a newfound electoral appreciation for authenticity or it could be that it is harder in the social media age for the classical statesmen-type candidates to maintain that veneer.
As Anthony Albanese braces himself for the election this Saturday, his future is unwritten and the potential to make history remains possible.
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Tim O’Hare is a Sydney-based, freelance commentator, originally from Brisbane. He has written about a range of subjects and particularly enjoys commenting on the culture wars and the intersection between politics, culture, sport, and the arts.
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