Now WHY would Wilkie (who came third on miniscule votes, and got in only on Liberal preferences - why did they do that???).
Need a detective on this one - althought I smell yet another MAchiavellian plot. For Ms. Gillard stands or falls on this decision of his - and she ain't about to let him push her!
perhaps a nice juicy mainland seat for Labor for him in the future, I allege - being dangled on a glitter string?
Why, the writers are probably poring over the script now - and have it (this new plot) all worked out.
He'll back off - but still (of course) support her. No pokies high ideals will ever get in the way of a good career advancement I allege. He knows exactly what he's saying - I allege.