Lev Lafayette's journal

He was honest enough to admit the hold that the factions had over the cabinet and was prepared to admit that he was wrong on the Iraq war. His ban on MPs having anything to do with the Burke faction was supported widely. His popularity and supported premier status remained high during the years.

The well-placed cranky_nick makes some very worthwhile comments about the quality of the Labor campaign. Based on Carp's performance and relative popularity and the outcome, I would say it's the campaign's fault.