TurnRightThenLeft,

But he has such great people skills!

Hell, if Downer got a go as opposition leader, surely it's time for Tony Abbott:-))))

Seriously though, I cant see how the electorate could possibly have any respect for this little precious twitt. Besides, it would rob me of the joy of that Lathamesque book I'm looking forward too. Please don't back out now Peter!

Potential Liberal leaders in rough pecking order on the hero to zero scale (realistically speaking and IMO):

Malcolm Turnbull - Strong, hungry and therefore most likely to get it.
Andrew Robb - Steady, would make a good deputy.
Julie Bishop - Would always be in the running for deputy.
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Tony Abbott - Slingshotted to top of queue only if front runners fail.
Peter Costello - Would need to find a spine. Unlikely scenario.
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Nick Minchin - Too wooden, forget it.
Christopher Pyne - Political chihuahua, no chance.

Well,it's good to see such a diversity of opinions.It is interesting that none have countered my attacks on K Rudd or W Swan.

Many have now thrown down the gauntlet to P Costello and it is now up to him to prove his accusers wrong.His most difficult task will be winning the trust of the electorate.

Hahah just read this in the age...

'Dead man walking? Try dead man lying in the grave, the rest of the party all poised with shovels. Malcolm Turnbull (Mr 24%) is all born to rule with his handsome head of hair, jutting chin and grey slacks. All "tally ho, what! It would be frightfully nice to retire to the drawing room with a good pipe and a fine hound." He's just waiting for the word. The word being: "There will be no leadership challenge in the foreseeable future."

Then there's Mr 41%. Mr Smoke And Mirrors. Mr Now You See Me Now You Don't.

He's treating them mean and keeping them keen. You know who we're talking about. How about you, Mr Peter Costello, pretending that you're the hero of your own novel keeping your cards close to your chest? Oooh, man of mystery.

It's like Costello is standing in the wings after a performance, listening to the applause and waiting to hear if it's loud enough to warrant an encore. Be careful, Costello. If you wait for too long, Turnbull will be out there tap dancing and doing magic tricks.
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After hearing Keating's response today to Costello's possible rise to leadership,I read real fear and trepidation eminating from the Labor Party.Keating's vitriol,is a measure of the fear and respect they have for Costello's ability.Keating hates Howard more than anyone ,yet gives John Howard the accolades when referring to economic reform achieved by their Govt.

You can read Keating like a book.Labor have called an ageing failure, to shore up their dithering incompetent response to our present economic crisis.Wayne Swan,"The inflation genie is out of the bottle!"Now what sort of economic confidence does that inspire?Kevin Rudd,"There will be a lot more pain due to the ETS."

Perhaps they [Kevin& Wayne]should apply for Morris Iemma's job,since NSW is used to stuffups and nobody notices anymore.

Aaaah haaa hahahaha. That was VERY funny!

I’m referring to Keating’s comments on Costello.

I’ve never had much time for old Kretin, but he hit the spot this time.

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,24137044-5001021,00.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akDu93LLZLk&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnwn4q_ZE9c

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa hahahaha. ……how true!