It is now 24 hours since the Coup in Canberra and most of us are still in a state of shock and awe. It is still too early to say whether Gillard will win the upcoming Federal Election , which she confirmed will be held this year. I personally do not see Kevin Rudd taking a seat on the front bench in a Gillard ministry or that he will be a candidate in the Election. What sickens me is how rapidly the rank and file have toed the line that Rudd was out of step with them and the electorate. Yes he made some howlers but did significantly contribute to Australia.
Are there ramifications locally in Tasmania? If I was David Bartlett I would indeed be looking over my shoulder but realistically you do have to wonder who would make a challenge. I am aware that there are some within the ALP who are far from enthused with coalition with McKim amd O'Connor but are too scared to do a similar bloodless coup because it would give Hodgman and the Libs victory.
Robin 0550 UTC June 25th 2010
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