You are right nutcracker that the PC elements both in politics and in the press and media constitute a great impediment to the rise of Bernardi. He is gifted, articulate, charming, well-read, intelligent, capable of cogent argument completely devoid of vitriol - unlike most on the Left . The Left hate him for his steadfast conservative views and with that his Christianity. Despite the demonisation of him by the ' moderates ' ( ie' 'stand for nothing as well as PC- addled time servers ' ) , Bernardi persisits in delivering in public debate the thoughts and views of millions and millions of Australians. He is the natural choice to lead the Liberal Party but you are right the obstacles are significant.
