At around 11.15am this morning returning officer Chris Hayes announced that Julia Gillard will remain Prime Minister, comprehensively defeating Kevin Rudd’s leadership challenge.
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How many microphones does 2GB & 2UE need to have. Haven’t they heard of omnidirectional microphones???
Still in a state of disbelief at the way Labor has shot itself in the foot. Tony Abbot ?? I think I’ll have to move to NZ
OhLady, Lady, Lady, yea of little faith, 18 months is a lifetime in politics. Do you really believe, that when push comes to shove and Tony Abbott has to step up and justify his economic rhetoric, 10% of the Australian population won’t see through his and Hockey’s lies and B*llS**T. Ten percent!!!! That’s more than enough! Folks, WE CAN WIN THIS!
mlah mlah, mlah mlah mlah? mlah mlah, mlah mlah mlah?, lol. what an annoying bunch of Press buffoons.