From babysitting to keeping a secret, the PM is preferred. But it is the literal pub test where Albo stands out | Peter Lewis

Peter Dutton has been at pains to define the pub test through the prism of his strength and Albanese ’s weakness.

He is rated less likely to change his opinion, more decisive and more likely to stand up to vested interests.

Dutton is seen as much more aggressive than Albanese , a quality that is constantly reinforced by his rightwing media cheerleaders.

On everything except investment advice, the PM is preferred: from offering a loan, to breaking bread, to giving advice to the kids and in keeping a secret.

Advance Australia zealots and Clive Palmer's Trumpet of Patriots ’ determination to ramp up the anger may have the same repellent effect as GetUp ! and Bob Brown’s bus had on the 2019 election.

As we showed with the Essential lad report’, there are new friends out there to be made, but the ensuing chaos makes for a ratty night on the tiles.

In contrast, with his low-fi, low-alcohol, heaps schtick, the prime minister might prove to be the more reliable drinking partner.