When the contest for Eden-Monaro kicked off just a few short months ago, the Coalition looked like it may pull off a once a century victory, by potentially winning a seat off the opposition at a by-election while in government. Polling showed that New South Wales Transport Minister Andrew Constance, a popular state member within the electorate, was an extremely strong candidate with a solid chance at pulling off a win.
Less than 24 hours later it all fell apart, Constance dropped out of the race and state Nationals leader and Deputy Premier John Barilaro had already removed himself from contention...
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