Paul,

Considering your pontificating on your political nous it is clear that your credibility is completely shot.

Bill has fallen on his sword before the caucus could fired him.

Australia decided that it couldn't afford labor and didn't pick up the bill.

Belly,

You are right, last night's defeat will bring about open warfare. And yes it is great fun.

Now we have backbench Bill and a battle between the far left Albo and Plibersek and possible the damaged Chris Bowen

Advise to Conservative, do not fall into the trap of bragging about the Election outcome. Concentrate on the opportunity that has been granted to this Nation to make us a better society !
Now, the real test is on, don't blow it again ! Remember a chap called Abbott ? He was handed the key to this Nation on a platter & what did he do ? I'm praying that Morrison is more grown up. All the signs are there that he is.
I was really surprised at the lack of tantrums from the Labor side at the ouitcome. The only one with a visible pi$$ed off expression was Barry Cassidy. Even Leigh Sales was a 100 times less vindictive than her normal self. I think she sensed very early that her bread is butterd on the other side now !
Please Scomo, don't do an Abbott. Do as you promised, put people first. Good luck !

Realistically, votings about 'supporting the lesser evil'

Therefore, anyone who believes Shorten to be the lesser evil compared to his opponents will support him.