It's kind of a vindictive deal, ... Basically, it got down to politics.

Gillard is as likeable as Rudd is charmless. She is self-deprecating; he is ludicrously vainglorious. She is a mistress of understatement; he is a ranter.

[Defense contractor Lockheed Martin recently matched the new IRS rate.] Internally, we do our best to track the steps the IRS takes, ... We look for the maximum benefit for our employees.

It needs to be changed. We can't afford it.

But I don't think I would have the stomach for the maneuvering that is necessary in politics.

I think there's a little politics being played here,