In my view the ‘Heir Apparent’ to the Prime Ministership of Australia is not Labor’s mediocre leader Bill Shorten, but the far more dynamic, competent small ‘l’ Liberal, Malcolm Turnbull. Turnbull would be a better choice for Australia, and a better leader than the big ‘C’ conservative Tony Abbott can ever be.
Abbott is desperately trying to shore up his leadership by demanding errant government members, particularly cabinet members “toe the line”. This demand is squarely aimed at the most disobedient of all, Malcolm Turnbull, who I am sure will take great heed of Abbott’s warning. Turnbull seems to hold a different view on nearly everything compared to Abbott, particularly when it comes to policy matters, along with crises matters like Bishop and Heydon.
Another big test of leadership for Abbott is coming in a month, the WA by election for the seat of Canning, which the Liberals hold by a 12% margin, but polling suggests the contest will be close. A Liberal loss would be a disaster in no uncertain terms, and the blame would be sheeted home directly to Tony Abbott. Then Turnbull could make his move, as his fellow Liberals if they do not already realize it, are staring defeat in the face under Abbott at the next general election, whilst almost certain victory would be guaranteed with Turnbull. For the survivalist in Liberal marginal seats the leadership would become a no contest as they certainly would choose Turnbull over Abbott.

http://www.news.com.au/national/politics/liberal-ministers-sounding-out-colleagues-on-leadership/story-fns0jze1-1227487986029

From the Greens Protest Party, rumour-mongers and purveyors of endless crap.

Surprised any Greens and their mates the CFMEU have come up yet from their booze-ups to celebrate continued freedom from scrutiny. No sense in allowing those lowly union members to have any rights, eh what?

I understand that you want to minimise the damage, Paul, but why have a Prime Minister in the first place?

Turnbull sure would make a better PM than the Abbott regime. At least Turnbull talks sense, with out the crap. He is a Liberal, and not a conservative infiltrator.

I don't think there is anyone else to pick from. Morrison has his head on the block with his dealings in immigration, and refugees. When the royal commission starts that is. The rest of are corrupt, or just plain stupid

Dear Paul,

Michael Gordon in his recent article
for the Fairfax media - tells us that the latest Fairfax
poll reveals a massive swing of more than 7 per cent
against the government since the last election.
That the government faces a 36- seat electoral wipe-out.
The Canning election in September will be a good
indication of where the government stands.

This result will clarify the choice for Liberal Party MPs,
if and when they decide they cannot go to the next election
under Mr Abbott's leadership.

Malcolm Turnbull as Gordon points out, has firmed as the
public's choice of Liberal Leader - while the Coalition
vote has gone backwards since the Prime Minister survived a
leadership spill motion in February.

Malcolm Turnbull we're told has a whopping 18 per cent lead
over the next most favoured choice in Julie Bishop, a 26 point
lead over Mr Abbott, a 36 point lead over Scott Morrison, and
the struggling Joe Hockey.

Malcolm Turnbull is seen as more in sync with an electorate
that wants more action on climate change and supports
marriage equality.

However, Mr Turnbull still trails Mr Abbott amongst conservatives
and his actions have enhanced his standing amongst non-conservatives
like distancing himself from Mr Abbott's alarmist rhetoric on
Islam.

Much of Mr Turnbull's support is coming from those who
say they won't vote for the Liberal Party under the current
leadership. A switch to the former leader should therefore
do more than any of the alternatives to improve the
Coalition's prospects.

It will be up to the Liberal Party MPs to decide what they
are going to do and which leader will give them the best chance
of winning the next election.

It will be interesting to see what they decide.
Personally I wouldn't be betting with full confidence - just yet.

The only people who want Turnbull as PM are Labor voters, or people who certainly do not vote for the Coalition. These people underline just how far to the left Turnbull is. He is only intrested in power for himself. His first attemt to get into politics was to approach LABOR.

Of course the Left wing loons want Turnbull for PM!