It's difficult to connect election results in Australia with the political climate in America; different countries, different issues, different problems, different political personalities. All of these factor into a voter's decision in both countries so it would be somewhat futile to try and draw parallels. But then, what fun would we pundits have if we paid much attention to reality? CNN: "A short time again I telephoned Tony Abbott to concede defeat at this national election," Rudd said at a party meeting in Brisbane. "As prime minister of Australia, I wish him well in the high office of prime minister of this country." According to a Sky News/Newspoll survey, Liberal leader Abbott is on course to win a large majority as voters swing away in large numbers from the ruling Labor party. Rudd was conciliatory in his speech and accepted his share of blame. "Tonight is the time to unite in the great Australian nation," he said. "Because whatever our politics may be, we are all...(Read Full Post)