The ALP is denying that there are any plans to replace Rudd as the leader heading into the next election, says Penny Wong:
“We are absolutely focused and united behind Kevin,”
“Mr Rudd will remain being Prime Minister and leader of the Party, and I hope we will win the next election and he’ll be Prime Minister next term.”
Just like Malcolm Turnbull.
And Brendan Nelson.
And Kim Beazley.
“Kim Beazley has had my consistent support since his return to the leadership in January 2005, there is no change in my position. My support continues for him as leader.
“Like all Labor members I am working hard for the election of a federal Labor government.”
- Kevin Rudd
#1 by Spock... on 21 June 2010 - 11:09 am
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I do hope we can see her in the PM chair sometime soon.
#2 by Ern Malleyscrub on 21 June 2010 - 9:08 pm
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The Labor Party apparatus will hold a strong line until the electorate tell them that Rudd is a dud, then he’ll be dumped. If Labor win the next election, but with reduced votes, Rudds position will be unstable. If Labor carry him for a few more years, will we see the first female Prime Minister with Julia Gillard?