The Oakes ambush
July 16th 2010 01:08
So Gillard handled the Oakes ambush at the National Press Club well, but the underlying reality is that she already has mud on her skirt. It also seems the relationship between her and Rudd is doomed.
If the accusation is correct that she did a deal with Rudd and then reneged, and we can only assume it is, then Gillard's primary characteristic - her lust for power - is confirmed yet again.
Hawke and Keating have just reminded us how messy politics can become when the top insiders work it all out between themselves. In this situation character flaws become national tragedy, and the political system itself loses credibility.
For mine, Gillard needs to show some genuine leadership on core issues, like dealing with the energy crisis and tax reform, to show where she and Labor are heading. Right now it seems the ALP is being dragged in all directions by power-hungry leaders whose only guide is electoral pragmatism.
If the accusation is correct that she did a deal with Rudd and then reneged, and we can only assume it is, then Gillard's primary characteristic - her lust for power - is confirmed yet again.
Hawke and Keating have just reminded us how messy politics can become when the top insiders work it all out between themselves. In this situation character flaws become national tragedy, and the political system itself loses credibility.
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