Rudd has both weaknesses and strengths

Comments on Barry Cohen “No one assassinated Rudd, he simply topped himself”, 27/07/2010, http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/no-one-assassinated-rudd-he-simply-topped-himself/story-e6frg6zo-1225897188218
While it is likely that Rudd had undone himself in the end, it could also be the case that when he was in power, few nasties about him were said and after he fell from grace, many people may vent their displeasure of him in volumes and say excessively on his nasties and not mention any of his virtual if any had existed. Both are exaggerating.

It is just like the pendulum swings, left and right but seldom in the right spot.

So the true is likely somewhere in between.

Rudd definitely has both enormous strengths and significant weaknesses. But in the end, his weaknesses became dominant that led to his falling from grace.

However, one should acknowledge both his weaknesses and strengths if to be objective and unbiased. That seems lost at the moment and he is all engulfed in negativity. That is a bit unfortunate.

It appears now that some people within the government and possibly the Unions who want to see Rudd completely destroyed and leave no place for him in the cabinet if the government is returned.
That is understandable, but can be nasty too.