alp (57.5%) surges to lead over l-np (42.5%), page-99

"It's a statement of fact that John Howard persuaded Malcolm to stay on, on the understanding that he was 'next in line' when Abbott fell over.

I doubt he imagined Abbott would look so uneasy on his feet so soon."

I don't know if it was Howard that convinced Turnbull to stay in politics but some one did and there is no other explanation.

I had no doubt Abbott would look so uneasy on his feet, I am surprised he has lasted this long.

Funny thing is with Abbott as PM and Turnbull as a minister it's like the apprentice giving orders to the master tradesman