Victoria's election campaign is lacking big, stand-out moments, or generation-defining policies, but it is following the traditional rhythm of media buses, dumped candidates and awkward photo opportunities.
Today, a sea of red and blue T-shirt-wearing party faithful will engage in some good old-fashioned rah-rah at duelling official campaign launches.
The level of enthusiasm at each event will probably give a good indication of where this election is heading — it's likely to be a lot more upbeat at Liberal HQ, given the election is now Jess Wilson's to lose.
Both sides argue this election is the most consequential in the state's history. But are they offering the game-changing policies to match?
The Coalition warn another four years will truly wreck the state, particularly financially and on crime.
Labor's scare is that the Coalition will work hand-in-glove with One Nation. Expect Labor's campaign to get even more negative in the final two weeks.
Crime stands out as a major issue for voters. Victoria's crime rate has risen over the past four years. Violent crimes feature prominently on TV news and have become a staple on social media.
The Coalition has banged the law-and-order drum — and under Ben Carroll, Labor has danced to the same beat.
The horrific stabbing death of HungryPanda worker Feng Jianming last weekend has reopened a discussion…
