Grattan on Friday: A Dutton win would give the conservatives a stranglehold on the Liberal party's throat
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The Liberals stand at a crossroads. As Malcolm Turnbull flagged on Thursday, this battle is about an attempt to drag the party to the right.
Let’s be frank: Turnbull has made a hash of his prime ministership. In a business where expectations are crucial, he’s failed to meet those he raised. Maybe they were too high, but when you knife...

