ANALYSIS: Morrison and Shorten's leadership lingo reveals some insight into their distinct campaign tactics
John Howard employed the same method. He rarely referred to his various opponents by name. As if he was not to prepared to use the prime ministerial soap box to give his rival equal status.
The very fact the PM uses his opponent's name suggests the Coalition believes Mr Shorten is a net negative for the Labor campaign.
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