fed alp now 20 pcent ahead in polls, page-2

That explains Howards shoulder twitch during Kerrie's interview earlier in the week.
However Rudd will have to be more forthcoming. He has repeatedly refused ABC interviews recently and refuses to respond to the question a day put to him by Crikey.
Unless Rudd shoots himself in the foot, Howard is truly yesterdays man, along with the Amnesty International badge wearing A-G, Brenda Nelson, the Mad Monk and Cossie.