Since he became Labor leader in late 2006, Kevin Rudd's approval ratings have been remarkable both in their strength and their consistency.
It's a fact that has puzzled many observers who assume this kind of public affection was reserved for only the most charismatic of leaders such as Bob Hawke and Barack Obama.
Australia's honeymoon with Kevin Rudd may be over, but the marriage isn't on the rocks yet. More











Rudd would go a lot further if, instead of trying to occupy the middle ground, he took an actively progressive line to increase the gulf between the Govt and the Coalition. Australians have been waiting for Rudd to deliver for a while now.
Mike, on The honeymoon is over (via story comment)