What do the punters make of it all?
Following Glenn Milne’s revelations, Centrebet reopened two books this week.
The first allowed punters to bet on the year in which Howard’s reign, as Prime Minister, would end. Surprisingly, the odds in this market do not appear particularly affected by the recent spat.
The second allowed punters to bet on who would lead the Coalition to the next election. In this market, Howard has firmed as the favourite, with Costello running a long way behind in second place. But perhaps more interestingly, Abbott and Downer are no longer viewed as having any chance at all. Defence Minister Brendan Nelsen is sitting in third place. And the Parliamentary Secretary for Water, Malcolm Turnbull, is in fourth place.
Discuss.