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Rudd vs Gillard
Labor is in crisis as Kevin Rudd prepares to challenge Julia Gillard to be leader of the party. To see how it all plays out check back to our dedicated section.
By The Power Index
John Connolly
If you're powerful, you already know who John Connolly is. If you're not, you almost certainly won't. And that's exactly how he likes it.
By Matthew Knott
The world of spinners and advisers
They spruik, they schmooze, they strategise. And they wield extraordinary power by proxy despite often having no official claim to authority.
By Matthew Knott
Power Play #33: Feel the room's vibe
I know this one sounds a bit wheat-grass shot and granola, but real influencers can almost immediately take the temperature of the room once they've walked into it.
By Rose Herceg

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TODAY'S POWER NEWS

Paul Barry Thursday, 23 February 2012
Rudd's chutzpah is breathtaking. His press conference this morning could be summarised as a message to the Australian people: Vote for Me, I'm the Messiah.
Matthew Knott Thursday, 23 February 2012
It isn't only Kevin Rudd playing a high-stakes game in his bid to reclaim the ALP leadership. So is veteran Labor strategist Bruce Hawker.
The Power Index Thursday, 23 February 2012
Claims overnight that Kevin Rudd agreed to kill off poker machine pre-commitment should he become prime minister threaten to undermine his tilt for the top job.
Paul Barry Thursday, 23 February 2012
When the smoke clears from Labor's civil war and the guns die down, it's hard to see anyone emerging as a winner.
The Power Index Thursday, 23 February 2012
Ten Network's profits have plunged – and so have Lachlan Murdoch's, James Packer's and Gina Rinehart's investments. The trio of media moguls have suffered heavy losses as Ten's first half revenue has slumped by 14%.
John Connolly
TODAY'S PROFILE
If you're powerful, you already know who John Connolly is. If you're not, you almost certainly won't. And that's exactly how he likes it.
Wayne Swan’s Rudd blast
The Power Index Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Treasurer Wayne Swan delivered a short but vitriolic statement regarding Kevin Rudd on Wednesday night, lambasting the now former Foreign Minister for his 'dysfunctional decision making', 'demeaning attitude' and for seeking to 'tear down the 2010 campaign'. Here's the statement in full.
The Power Index Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Kevin Rudd has resigned as Foreign Minister, saying he's lost the confidence of the Prime Minister who has been silent on public attacks on him by Simon Crean and faceless man over the last couple of days.
Lucy Clark Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Jobs website SEEK, set up by brothers Andrew and Paul Basset, has posted record first-half profits of $60.6 million.
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