It's amazing what a single day in politics can do, especially when that day is a general election. From a seemingly impregnable position, with a strong economy and unified experienced team, the Government has fallen, the PM has lost his own seat, and the whole edifice appears to be in flames, with former high-flyers jumping from every floor.
Yes, it is with joy that I relate this amazing circumstance, for I did not like the Howard Government from first to last. I don't dislike conservative administrations per se, its just that I really disliked this one, for reasons outlined in earlier posts.
So, the annointed LP leader refuses to stand for election, the leader of the decimated National Party resigns, there is recrimination everywhere, and contenders for the (somewhat poisoned) chalice are stepping up. I think it might be a fight between Nelson and Turnbull, Abbott being too ideological and Downer too tired.
Interesting times indeed.
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