hey @moondoong. "struggled to secure another nomination to stand...

hey @moondoong.

"struggled to secure another nomination to stand for the Senate again, because of serious “reservations” about her handling of the Brittany Higgins firestorm.

And in his evidence, he testified that despite her experience and seniority, the long-time Senator and former defence minister may have struggled to win another place on a Liberal Senate ticket at the next election.

“Linda Reynolds has been a well-regarded senator, but I think it is very likely that … there would be a feeling among a considerable number of delegates that Senator Reynolds had mishandled the situation in her office,” Mr Buxton said.

from raider's op post.

its pretty straight forward moonie. its down to the mishandling of Higgins, the negativity the farce attracted. the doubt and perceived disingenuity of both women and Lehrrman. its all about the Party profile.