Is there actually such a thing as a rational electorate, or an electorate with a memory? An electorate is quite similar to a mob, and uses the intelligence of the dumbest members. Sigh, sometimes I wonder about the wisdom of universal voting rights.

I've also heard polls already predicting that Gillard lost a lot of Rudd's support, and is likely to lose the next election. I cannot see how someone would vote for Abbot.