Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Turnbull the new leader of the Liberal Party

Malcolm Turnbull has won the federal Liberal Party leadership from Brendan Nelson by 45 votes to 41. Julie Bishop remains the deputy leader.

I thought Nelson had the numbers. I certainly thought he should have been given a bit longer to prove himself.

If you had asked me three months ago who should be leader of the Libs I probably would have said Turnbull, but, ironically, I have changed my mind.

Regrettably, the person who is, head and shoulders above all others, the best to lead the party, decided not to stand: Peter Costello.

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