Pact - likely a strategic political blunder

Comments on Paul Kelly “Pact puts Labor brand and Gillard leadership on line”, 2/09/2010, http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/pact-puts-labor-brand-and-gillard-leadership-on-line/story-e6frg6zo-1225913036640


Picture ourtersy of The Australian online

While this has occurred in the wake of the situation of a hung parliament, in considering Gillard's citizens' assembly idea on climate change policy and the decision to go to the poll so soon after her having Prime Ministership, there are serious questions about her judgement and leadership quality.

This is unlikely to be a good look of her. It lacks a common sense and may be a strategic blunder at the highest order.

She may be a skilful political opportunist, but her strategic ability may not necessarily match her political desire to be and hold on to PM.

Those serious matters remain to be seen. But she has shown a glimpse of those in less than two months.