Beattie must be kidding

Comments on Peter Beattie “Swan succeeds where Obama fails”, 30/10/2010, http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/swan-succeeds-where-obama-fails/story-fn59niix-1225945028550
I am sure the comparison of Obama with Swan is relevant.

The condition in the US has been so different from Australia.

If policies developed or proposed are a guide, the RSPT, even the health reforms, don't lend support to the argument that the Treasurer is strong or can be a useful assistant to the PM.

Just think about what happened to Rudd - Swan was the Treasurer when Rudd was PM and RSPT was his baby and was the straw that crushed Rudd's prime ministership; he was promoted when Rudd was dumped!