Gillard and Rudd - thoughts for the future

[strangedave]

I have a hope for Julia Gillard that she has the potential to be like Keating without the baggage and the bad timing. Competence, some wit and flair, and maybe a couple of big stands on some issues once she has won an election. She is witty and self-assured. Of course, she is currently very hemmed in on a lot of policy issues, and we won't see a

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[bunny_m]

Well said.

I especially like the Rudd->Evans analogy. It does seem that we haven't had/heard from a Foreign Minister worth their salt since Evans.

Here's hoping Julia Gillard has at least as long and memorable stint in national politics as Keating did.

[benpayne]

Rudd definitely deserves a chance in a high profile position. He has a lot of talent it would be a shame to waste.

Gillard v Abbott definitely promises to be a showdown to remember.

[squasher]

she has won my vote already as she is an unabashed atheist, unlike the other fellow who I am sure is gonna make sunday school compulsory for all Australians..
:)

[strangedave]

True. Instead of being the new Gareth Evans, he could be the new Simon Crean - cheerily accepting his demotion and failure as leader, and just going back to being a competent minister, in a fairly dull but important role.

[baby_elvis]

Have you seen the ads on Channel 10 for their Hawke mini-series? Apparently iy focusses on his relationship with Keating.