The Rudd vs. Abbott party party thread

[Platypus]

I still think Rudd will win re-election with a reduced majority (he has a slight edge over Abbott in the marginals) in spite of current problems. Not to mention, while people loathe Rudd, they loathe Abbott more so that will ultimately work in his favour. Therefore, it will be yet another campaign fought on the issue of the lesser of two evils!

This is correct in my case. At this time I would vote for Labour not because I think Rudd's doing a great job or has great ideas but because the prospect of Tony Abbott as PM is frightening. I can't vote, of course.

I'm the same.

[Platypus]

I didn't even know who Tony Abbott was until I saw this thread. He does look scary, even by American standards.

He's to the left of Bush, but still scary.

[Platypus]

I'd be much keener on the prospect of another Labour term if Julia Gillard took the reigns as she strikes me as more competent. At least, I think I would be - as I'm still new to the political games and history down under I am not too educated on her stances, I can only assume she's mostly in step with Rudd. From a shallow perspective though replacing Rudd with her seems like an excellent idea.

I agree, again. But Jules is an old-school lefty ideologue. She's basically Labor's version of John Howard-easy to love, easy to hate; competent, down to earth and merciless to those who cross her. I'd prefer her to KRudd fo' shiz.

Plus she goes for the same footy team as me.

Also, if the Libs had kept in Turnbull I have a feeling they'd be up a couple of points in the polls extra. The coalition base might not like him, but I know a sheetload of 20-somethings who would flirt with the idea of voting for him over Rudd but we'lkl all hold our noses and vote for the ALP if it means an Abbott Prime Ministership.