Abbott's the true hero of this election

He soaked up a lot of bullets for the LNP.

Never has a candidate taken more hits on all sides that he did.

And it allowed getup, Turnbull operatives and the ALP to win the battle in Warringah but they lost the war.

Abbott deserves a lifetime membership to the Liberal party for outstanding service to his party.

He was also instrumental in helping Turnbull decide to resign. Which gave the LNP a fighting chance to win which has now happened.

I'm sure he will be rewarded for his efforts.

Arise, Sir Tony Abbott!

As he said last night, better to be defeated than to quit.