Meanwhile, On Planet Shanahan...

Dennis fully acknowledges that Howard's warped educational policies are a "bait" that Kevin Rudd has resisted taking up. But that's not going to stop him writing the story he wanted to write:

It was deadly for Labor at the last election and could pose a threat at this one... It’s a dangerous distraction as Rudd tries to strike a delicate balance.

Umm, Dennis? Rudd will be detailing his own educational policies in a few hours. How about you actually wait for the news to happen before you report it?