Ash and Dash Make a Splash

According to the AOC, Ashleigh and Dasha addressed the media today. By all accounts, Dasha in particular was 'captivating' and made a good impression on the audience. Don't how how the 'intimidation' angle is going to work out (more of a meow than a majestic lion's roar if you look at our track record at the Olympics) but... this sounds like a confident team so keep up that attitude, ladies!

I suppose soundbites and flashquotes from this press conference will be available in the news over the next 24 hours.

ETA Later: Bwahahahaha! I swear, My 'lion' reference was completely unintentional! Go to the Herald Sun video bar here and look for a video entitled "Towering Golden Hope".

You can see a more 'extended' video of the AOC press conference here. A bit shaky to start but she really shines towards the end, almost an illustration of her own point: growing in confidence before an audience and not letting the curve balls knock her off.

Monday: The Age has more flashquotes here.

Ashleigh has updated her blog at www.vwhpc.org/ and included a few photos of the journey to Beijing.
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