Joe Hockeys attempt to blame journalists for the Liberals confused commitment to a surplus is nothing more than a bid to try and deflect attention fromthe Liberalslack of economic credibility.
This afternoon, Mr Hockey said:

We have been entirely consistent for months now, and the confusion has arisen out of journalists not doing their research properly, some journalists not doing their research properly, about what was actually said.

ABC, PM 29 January 2013

Lets remind Mr Hockey of his numerous positions on a Liberals return to surplus in recent weeks.

HOCKEY: Our commitment is emphatic. Based on the numbers published today,we will deliver a surplus in our first year and every year afterthat.

ABC, AM 28 January 2013

 

We will get the Budget back under control,start delivering real budget surpluses, pay down debt and take pressure off the high Australian dollar.

REAL SOLUTIONS FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS P. 16

 

HOST: Are you saying that if you make Government at the next election , as proposed Treasurer, that you will make surplus?
HOCKEY: Weaim to make surplus.

TODAY SHOW 21 DECEMBER 2012

These statements clearly show the Liberals are unable to hold a coherent and consistent economic position.
For the man who would be Treasurer, Mr Hockey needs to stop blaming journalists and start taking responsibility for his own policy backflips.