The big news story of the last couple of days has been the leadership challenge that wasn't. We felt moments away from getting a new (or should I say "recycled") prime minister only for Kevin Rudd to do his math, find out he was short and withdraw without challenging - hanging his colleagues who supported him out to dry.
Firstly, I feel for Simon Crean. He stuck his neck out for the good of the party and was let down by Rudd protecting his reputation and public image. I really wish he would have nominated himself for Prime Ministership but that wasn't to be.
Secondly, I cannot adequately express how disappointed I am in Rudd. Had he have been sensible and not challenged last year when he had no chance of leadership and challenged now, he would be Prime Minister today. Whilst he has a wonderful vernacular and speaks a language that resonates well with voters, it has been widely reported that he was difficult to work under and regardless of how many times he can say that he is a changed man, the events of yesterday prove otherwise. If you cannot get the numbers in this fragile climate, you will never have the numbers.
Now to our Prime Minister, Julia Gillard. Regardless what the media has said about her, she has held a minority parliament together for over 2 years now. She has passed many major legislation items and is liked by the caucus. She should be congratulated for that but also realise that she is not charasmatic enough to win over voters and is steering a sinking ship. Labor voters are no longer listening to her and she has no chance of winning, regardless of all this she stands defiant. I really hope she comes to her senses before next election - the last thing I want to see is a coallition landslide.
All of the above just highlight how disfunctional Labor has become and proves that something has to change in the way the party is managed. I'm all for balance but it certainly looks like annihilation from here.
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