The "continuity and change" phrase used by the Prime Minister and Cabinet ministers this morning parallels a campaign slogan from Washington-based television satire, Veep.

Malcolm Turnbull and Employment Minister Michaelia Cash both used the buzzwords as they sought to play down the latest intervention from dumped prime minister Tony Abbott.

In an interview from London that was broadcast on Sky News, Mr Abbott said he would have no problem campaigning for the man who orchestrated his overthrow, because Mr Turnbull was running on the Abbott government record anyway.

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It was a point Mr Turnbull was quick to dispute in a series of morning interviews, as he sought to highlight the twin concepts of continuity with the past and change in policy.

"The bottom line is there is continuity and there is change," Mr Turnbull said.

It's almost identical to the slogan emblazoned on the side of the campaign bus of fictional United States president Selina Meyer, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the comedy series Veep.

"Selina Meyer: Continuity with Change," the sign reads.

The bus featured in an episode that was first aired in May last year.

During the episode Meyer is running for re-election and becomes annoyed by the positive reaction from the press to her running mate's charm.

The catchphrase remains a part of the Meyer campaign through to election night, with the hapless politician using it at the final rally.

Sorry, this video has expired "Continuity and change": Turnbull's Veep-esque campaign

Turnbull also compared to House of Cards' Frank Underwood

Malcolm Turnbull has also been feted by another cult US political television show.

When he wrested the leadership from Tony Abbott, Mr Turnbull was questioned about any similarities he might have with Machiavellian political construct Frank Underwood, the main character in House of Cards.

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Mr Turnbull replied that he had nothing in common with the murderous political strategist except that, like Underwood, he had a rowing machine.

It sparked a reply from the TV show's own social media account.

Mr Turnbull was invited to "stop by any time" for a workout with Underwood, who is played by Kevin Spacey.

Yesterday's political bravado by Mr Turnbull, as he unveiled a final ultimatum to the crossbench, sparked a fresh interaction from the House of Cards official account.

"@TurnbullMalcolm I admire your methodology, Prime Minister. If you don't like how the table is set, turn over the table."