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Originally Posted by Kazikli Bey
Howard was reluctant to criticise her because she supported him in almost the same way the National Party supported the coalition. It was more diplomatic then anything as it isn't wise to attack an ally.
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Perhaps, but it was
perceived as him siding with a discriminatory figure nonetheless. I also believe that Howard was criticised for funneling preferential votes to One Nation, which was perceived as him supporting Hanson. However, I'm really not familiar with how that system works so I may be completely wrong there. I mean he has called her "deranged" among other things...