Political Stakes

They’re off in the political stakes, a race run over three years.

Howard’s Ego takes the early lead, but Costello’s Ambition has fallen back and it looks like he’s no longer in the race. Coming up fast on the outside is Global Warming, with Iraq War running wildly across the track and troubling the leaders.

Oh! A sensation! Bribery and Corruption has charged through the field and caught Iraq War, they’re running neck and neck followed by Concentration Camps, with Human Rights and Social Justice sadly well back in the field.

Oh no! Democracy is down, Rule of Law has fallen, Oh the horror! Beazley’s Hope has been put down right there on the track, Backbench Revolt is gaining ground while Religious Right is running a strong race on the inside.

Coming round the hard right bend and Howard’s Ego is challenged for the lead by Clever Kevin and Workers’ Rights, with The Mad Monk nowhere to be seen.

Into the straight and Education has gone, Environment is stuffed, Manufacturing has collapsed, and Foreign Debt is running wild…

but don’t worry punters, there’s a new race coming later this year.