Lexi it is in his DNA he knows no other way but to try.
I asked once why he turned up at ALP conferences right behind Kim,even country ones.
It became clear he was doing what he is now campaigning.
Being pushed and pulled but quite willing to take the ride.
He must surely be turbo charged at the prospect of vindication.
IF he made a return, remember his power base is outside the party, he would hardly blow it.
Just returning, nothing else takes 10% from Abbott's polling.

Dear Belly,

You know much more about all this then I do
so of course I hear what you're saying.
I just can't understand that a leader who
had campaigned so well in 2007 and had led
Labor to victory after the wilderness years
of John Howard's government wasn't allowed to
survive his first term. And that's why I'm having
difficulty in getting my mind around the fact
that those same people (his parliamentary members)
who didn't give him the support previously would
now offer him support. Not sure that I'd accept
it if I was Rudd. But then I'm no politician.

cont'd ...

Belly, before I leave this thread I'll give
you something else to think about...

"None of us knows what she stands for
Though politically savy she is
She's our first lady Prime Minister
Who's not a Mrs, but Ms
Tony Abbott may find her peculiar
That's par for the course for him
But when all's said and done
Most voters agree that voting for him
Would be grim!"

cont'd...

Dear Belly,

One more thought.

I feel that it would not be wise for Rudd to challenge
Gillard before the next election. He should show good
grace and allow Gillard to run her full term and when
she loses the election to challenge the leadership
and thus easily win the following election. That would
be a good move to win the support of the electorate.

That's what I would do.

Lexi sorry thought this was the thread the pest ruined.
I have watched our Julia and a whole stable of future prospects on both sides for a long time.
She has done more 360,s that a hot rod on a sandy beach.
No sorry you are quite wrong, this time.
Her defeat in an election WILL BE MASSIVE.
Too bad for any return the election after.
Damaging the party in a whole generations eyes.
ANY other leader can cut that/maybe even win.
IF Turnbull takes over first,she will have single figures of support.
Rudd if he runs, will do it/intends to before the election.
A hint, it is my view after current and planned bills pass Gillard will rest on her wins.
Announcing she is stepping down, for the good of the party.
Leaving the crowds cheering her bravery.

Dear Belly,

As I said earlier - I bow to your expertise in
this matter. You know better than I when it comes
to ALP politics. I watched the "Insiders" this
morning - and many people are saying that
Rudd is definitely positioning himself for a
take-over. So I'll just shut up and wait and
see what happens next.