Nelson defends 9 per cent poll rating

Nelson defends 9 per cent poll rating : "Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's personal approval is at an unprecedented high of 70 per cent - surpassing ratings for Bob Hawke and John Howard and the best result since Newspoll began asking the preferred prime minister question in 1987."

We needed fresh air and we got it. We needed someone of our times and we got it. We needed someone who talked to us and who listened to us. We got it. Some people can't accept we want a positive, encouraging environment where we can have hope and where we can work together on what we think needs changing.