WELP. This is a fun one.
#BREAKING: PM @TurnbullMalcolm has ruled out supporting Kevin Rudd’s UN bid. @LaurieOakes reports. #9News https://t.co/2fXFCXfAdh
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) July 29, 2016
Turnbull, in a short press conference, stated that he did not endorse Rudd because he believe he was “not suited” for the job. Meanwhile, in Kevin Rudd’s brain:
‘Hey Kevin it’s Mal. Umm, yeah, about that UN thing…’ #rudd pic.twitter.com/yQ8kl96dfe
— Dr Al (@drdralal) July 29, 2016
Make no mistake about it, it would’ve been a profoundly awkward decision for Turnbull to actually endorse Rudd’s bid for the top diplomatic job in the world.
Turnbull. Pathetic.
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) July 29, 2016
If Turnbull’s fresh term as PM is all about displaying how willing he is to play up to the conservative mob, things are gonna get real bloody interesting in the ole’ #auspol world in a big hurry, you’d imagine.