a token lefty making the blogosphere safe for right-wing domination a weblog by ben glasson atl@benglasson.com

a token lefty HOME Tuesday, 2 December 2003 Latham wins Choosing boldness over been-there-tried-that, the ALP Caucus have at least injected new vigour into the Opposition. Latham may be a risky choice – cabbie incident, foul mouth, inexperienced – but he represents the best chance of this country freeing itself from the shackles of Howardism. Beazley’s small target strategy was a shocker. Latham’s success will depend upon getting the right policies up to handcuff Costello and Abbott’s often effective head kicking. Latham comes across as slightly unsure of himself in parliament and in doorstops. Which contrasts with his tough-guy image, and contrasts nicely – the right balance of thoughtfulness and muscularity. Still, it all comes down to media savvy and we will have to wait and see whether he’s got what it takes to work the media a la the Libs. A Token Prediction: Labor in power mid-next year.