Shadow Minister, exactly when was Abbott more popular than Rudd and Gillard were at one stage? Never!
I well remember the jubilation when Rudd and Gillard were first Prime Ministers. There was very little joy except from you, Runner and Hasbeen, when the holy Abbott took charge.

He was only popular in his own imagination.

The Liberals were more popular than Labor was during Abbott's time, but that was never due to Abbott and had more to do with how unpopular Labor was (is)...

We might also ask - where to next for Mr Abbott?

In all fairness whatever path Mr Abbott decides
to take after the next election, and I'm taking
it for granted that the Liberals will win the
election, Mr Abbott's path should be signposted
with the dignity worthy of a former national
leader. He may decide to stay on as a backbencher
in Parliament, although that will be highly
unlikely. He has held the NSW seat of Warringah
since 1994. He may just be ready for something else.

One possibility is high level business consultation and
lobbying. Another is an appointment to various boards or
a diplomatic posting.

Shadow,me olde salt, I always try and let you down easy, but when are you going to admit The mad Monk was the most unpopular PM since Stanley Bruce wore spats and a straw hat.
Is there any truth to the rumor that not only is Malcolm going to 'The Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras' he is going to be atop the lead float. Following the parade Malcolm is going to dress up as the Indian and lead the boys in a rendition of 'In The Navy'.

Sneak preview;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InBXu-iY7cw

Suze,

You seem to suffer from amnesia, in Sept 13 Juliar had hit absolute rock bottom and was digging, Krudd tried to rescue Labor, but shortly after abusing a makeup artist was as popular as the clap.

Paul,
We will leave the Mardi Gras mincing to Brown eye Bob and the effete men of the greens. The dykes on bikes will be headed up by Disease Rhiannon and Syph Hanson Young.

Hi there Shadow, unfortunately in all good conscience we Greens cannot support "Dykes on Bikes" not because they are dykes, and not because they are on bikes. Its them there Harley Davidson motorcycles, not exactly environmentally friendly machines are they. No if it was "Dykes on Bicycles" that would be a different john dory, or if those bikes were wind powered. About the "Village People" got most of the spots covered, Malcolm's agreed to do the 'Indian', however a problem with covering the 'Construction Worker' I do believe you have an engineering background. Are you free come 5th March?

Paul,

I imagine that Adam Bent will be pedaling furiously behind the dykes on bikes in the bike below, with Dinner tally in the dolly chair.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Child-bike-MOLLY-14-inches-Pink-with-doll-girl-little-girl-NEW-bike-/351629479587?hash=item51dec00ea3:m:mbAHogA-zvGwAH9tcrp8Unw

I doubt any greenie could genuinely fill the construction worker role you describe, as none meet the criteria for worker, However, I expect many greenies to turn up in latex construction costumes. Paul, I guess that you will be there.