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The Ides of Malcolm

14 September 2016

11:34 AM

14 September 2016

11:34 AM

Malcolm Turnbull Campaigns On Election Day EveSo here we are, marking the Ides of Malcolm.  One year ago today Malcolm Turnbull reached for his dagger and plunged it into the political heart of his Caesar, Tony Abbott.  But for him, every wound he has inflicted since has been on himself.

Instead of celebrating his successes and a crushing election win over Bill Shorten and Labor, however, Malcolm is a wounded el toro in the political bullring, tormented by matadors and picadors from all sides, including his own party. 

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