Rudd didn't gain the reputation of being a complete control freak, a manic narcissist, an overbearing micro manager and even a "psychopath" with his own ministers and other members of his own government, and parliamentary staffers, for no reason. The reason is because it's all true.
Over ten years later from when Rudd was the prime minister, obviously many within the Labor Party are still of the personal opinion that Rudd is a leopard. Meaning that he hasn't changed his spots whatsoever.
Rudd might have mellowed in his "older age", he might be more in control of his feelings and emotions these days and might no longer be having rage episodes behind closed doors when he doesn't get what he wants.
But the fact is, given how many other retired political figures there are who would have been much more worthy candidates to fill this coveted diplomatic position, why was it handed to Rudd on a silver platter?
Albanese has cited Rudd's extensive experience and knowledge of foreign policy to do with Australia-China relations as being a big factor in why Rudd was given the job.
That's a fair call, Rudd has that.
He probably can lay claim to being able to negotiate with China, being able to wade through Beijing's hostage diplomacy with the west, to attain the most positive diplomatic outcomes, for Australia, better than most people.
But if Albanese would have subject Rudd to the most basic, standard character test to get the job, there is no way he would have got it.
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