More Hastie, less speed • Peter Brent

Liberal Throne Pretenders

According to Peter Brent, the pretenders to the Liberal throne are united by one thing — a lack of electability.

Peter Dutton is no longer in the picture, but the Coalition base has potential saviour-leaders who aim to shake the nation from its "woke" stupor.

Ever since he entered parliament in September 2015, Hastie has been spoken of as a future Liberal leader.

Author's summary: Pretenders to the Liberal throne lack electability.

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