DAY 8 of the campaign has seen the tone lighten quite considerably, as focus gradually moves away from justice issues and attention turns towards the first major debate of the campaign tomorrow night.
But the lighter tone doesn't mean that parties are back to dealing with their own issues - especially as a poll earlier today shows the coalition falling short of re-election at this moment in time.
But is there an outside chance of a new partnership in the offing?...
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