"Imo, none of the three main contenders would be doing any direct leaking to media ... more likely each would have some accolytes willing to get their hands dirty on the promise of future recognition."
Dex you are probably right there.
As for this being bloody annoying, put yourself in the shoes of MP's in marginal seats and others that have no desire to be back in opposition. Can you blame them for not wanting to be lead off the political cliff?
Abbott was given the chance to change and turn things around, he has not been able to and there is little indication they he can.
For the sake of the Liberal party and those of us that don't want to see Shorten become PM, surly it is best to get rid of Abbott
