When Julia disposed Rudd just prior to the election, she made 2 critical mistakes; the first was to allow party power brokers from talking Rudd into not going to a spill, which would have seen Rudd not only confined to the backbench, with far less support than he gained later from those who didn't like the way he was deposed; but possibly dis-endorsed as well, simply because he'd apparently suffered a nervous breakdown caused by massive overwork; culminating in "juveniles" in his office, apparently running the country.
The second was not to explain to the public and the media, why this move had suddenly become absolutely necessary.
Since then she has failed to adequately communicate why she had no other choice than rescind a promise not to introduce a carbon tax.
[I seem to recall many non core promises; and, a commitment to never ever introduce a GST on the part of former PM Howard! Clearly a complicit media glibly glossed over that one; or indeed, how democrat treachery on this matter; sounded the death knell of a once very popular middle party!]
Now the "media", with few exceptions, seem to be working their butts off for Abbott; and or, to blacken the name and reputation of the very best post war leader and parliamentary performer we've had?
Who says, you can't buy an election?
We're told that around 30% of the population understand politics and or political issues?
Similarly, around 30% understanding economics?
This leaves around 40% who understand neither?
Its the latter group who invariably decide elections; and indeed, seem to be over represented here?
Little wonder they believe Abbott should lead? Hardly surprising given; tree hugging vegan; Herr Hitler, was initially elected by quite massive popular vote. Apparently, you can fool some of the people all the time? Rhrosty.

Rhosty welcome you find a supporter in me, not sure Rudd had a break down.
But very sure too much power,including a recent departure, was given to the wrong folk.
Sure too the vindictiveness of some in the recent challenge damaged the party.
For best part of 70 years the term faceless men has been thrown at the ALP.
True or not, it was true for too long, it hurts us.
And is back.
I would, still,truly, die defending my union.
But consider, once did not, we unions have too much power in our child the ALP.
Kids sometimes need to take different paths.
Reform,a more welcoming branch structure, and openness.
The Liberal Trial, American style of picking a candidate for one seat, seems better than Sussex street telling who will run.
Labors best include ex unionists, our worst too often get the seat because they failed as unionists.
Abbott should frighten thinking Australians.

Rhrosty

'I seem to recall many non core promises; and, a commitment to never ever introduce a GST on the part of former PM Howard! Clearly a complicit media glibly glossed over that one; or indeed, how democrat treachery on this matter; sounded the death knell of a once very popular middle party!] '

You might try and be a bit honest. Surely you know Howard took the GST to the people after changing his mind unlike the one who blatantly lied.

Rather than debate runner, room exists to do just that, I talk to my party this morning.
SOLIDARITY. once so proud of that word but not now, we should stop it blinding us, like a blanket over our heads.
Our policy's are far better than our application.
This mornings polls are not an aberration.
They are to get worse.
The dreams of many died at the defeat of Kevin Rudd.
If you wish to see in my words only a Rudd fan in action,put the blanket back on.
It serves no purpose, you have a blinding ability to ignore truth.
We have made mistakes, but our policy's on the whole are good ones, they will stand history's test,but this government will not.
SOLIDARITY, still, now, no one knows why you removed Rudd, no one understands why Gillard got his job.
Or why she keeps it.
Is SOLIDARITY the reason we,the lifelong shareholders and true believers are not in the need to know group.
Bill Shorten, yes under stand, is the answer if Rudd had to go, and some doubt it, Shorten by now would have our polling up 15 points.
Yet he will,or will he, as Gillards polling continues its free fall,will those who dropped Rudd stand by her? SOLIDARITY? or did promises get made that can not be broken?
Then in the name of the Australian Labor Party, not the swear word SOLIDARITY, act!

I see that Mark Latham said that Labor has no chance at the next election unless "they replace the Liar".

Mark Latham actually looks sensible and competent compared with the current rabble. Most of them did actually back him.