Is Clive Palmer the new Pauline Hanson?

We'll claim big political scalps: Palmer

Sounds a big claim, but could it be true? Nine news reports:
The polls are indicating Clive Palmer's party is gaining momentum and the mining magnate believes it will claim some big political scalps on Saturday.
The latest ReachTEL poll shows support for the Palmer United Party (PUP) has jumped to 6.1 per cent, up almost two per cent in one day. 


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