Self-described 'political outsider' Deb Leonard has released a self-made rap on social media, hoping to sway young voters with rhymes, dance moves, and political jabs in a bid for the federal seat of Monash, VIC. This video includes ACM-produced voiceover powered by AI.
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00:00Yeah, I know it's kind of me to hear this white woman rap,
00:02but you know what's even worse?
00:03Putting up with Canberra's crap.
00:05An independent candidate for the federal seat of Monash
00:08has raised eyebrows, and maybe a few smiles,
00:11after releasing a homemade rap video to court young voters.
00:15De-girl, Deb Leonard, rapping Monash in his post
00:17From Druin to Wondagi, Orogle to the coast
00:20In Lee and Gaffer and Cowell, some are struggling boats
00:22While major parties in Canberra got caviar on their toast
00:25Deb Leonard, who describes herself as a mum,
00:27community advocate and political outsider,
00:30shared the video clip on social media as part of her campaign.
00:33The video has sparked a mixed reaction online.
00:36Some called it cringe, while others praised her guts for giving it a go.
00:41I'm showing up, we're blowing up
00:42Elbow sits in silence and Dutton doesn't give a fuck
00:44I'm still not sure if you'll vote for me
00:46I understand
00:48Leonard, who lives in the electorate with her husband and kids,
00:52said she is standing as an independent to give voters
00:55a real alternative outside the major parties.
00:57In the lead-up to the federal election, she has hosted events on climate, NDIS reform
01:03and energy in regional Victoria.
01:05I need to hear it from an old rich white man
01:09I'll go one better and hit you with two
01:14Should they vote for me, fellas?
01:17It's absolutely the right thing to do.
01:20Oh, yeah.
01:20A couple of days ago, we'll they're going to go one more time.
01:25It's been the next time.
01:25Oh, my God.
01:27Lonnie is a great deal.
01:28From a church to God.
01:29Of a church to God.
01:29You're the first of all the time.
01:31No one is sitting alone.
01:31Oh, my God.
01:31So, you're the first of all the time.
01:32The fireman has been a meeting.
01:33And you're the first of all the time.
01:34It's been a music.
01:34And you're the one about a movement.
01:36You're the first of all you heard that the force is