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Despite what Tony Abbott would have us believe, the striking thing about the build-up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth was not division between Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd. It was the way they worked together.
The two rivals put differences aside to try to ensure that CHOGM is a success. And they will consider it a success if the Commonwealth leaders leave Australia with smiles on their faces.
That’s what it’s all about. Keeping all of the 53 delegations happy. Because folks, behind the talk about strengthening the Commonwealth’s commitment to democracy and human rights, the Gillard Government is approaching the summit as a $60 million PR exercise.
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They are reluctant to discuss it but Labor insiders see reasons for hope - however slight. One reason, surprisingly enough, is the polls. Obviously, they still show the Government facing a shellacking yet they also suggest that Labor’s poll dive may have bottomed out.
When its primary vote dipped below 30 per cent a few months back, it raised two very uncomfortable questions. Just how low could it go? And at what point would Julia Gillard’s leadership become untenable?
The answer to the first question may now be in - barring a double dip that is.
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John A Neve says:
AtM, You really are delusional, unlike yourself, I don’t name call (your speciality), nor have I dragged your family onto this site. If I recall, you called on your niece onto this site. I think you were after some sympathy. As to an e-mail from Punch, if you have one… Read more »
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Chris L says:
@Timbo - and the various official reports, such as the Orgill report, concluding that the BER was a success is just something you’d like to ignore eh? Read more »
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