WI Malcolm Turnbull joins the Australian Democrats?

This was inspired after reading this article in the Sydney Morning Herald:

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/malco...he-wasnt-allowed-to-lead-20160705-gpyrmc.html

The article argues quite convincingly that Malcolm Turnbull was always a poor fit with the Australian Liberal Party, which, confusingly to non-Australians, is conservative. Turnbull, like many in his class, leans rightish on economic policy but leftist on social/ cultural issues.

However, when he started his career in 1981, the Australian Democrats were still in existence. And in terms of policy they are a much better fit. Supposing he had joined that party? He wouldn't have been PM, though his tenure in that office has been nothing to write home about, but he could have given the Democrats a boost and maybe prevented their collapse.
 

Ian_W

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If you want a long-term career for him, it shouldnt be the Australian Democrats.

Remember, Malcolm got his appearance in the Panama Papers as part of a sleazy deal with the NSW Right - I mean, hell, there he can engage in his hatred for strong and effective unions.

Nope. Malcolm Turnbull, one of the bright young things Paul Keating is bringing through the Caucus.
 
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