The prosecution of [[David Hicks]] at Guantanamo Bay continues to be a political issue for Howard.
The prosecution of [[David Hicks]] at Guantanamo Bay continues to be a political issue for Howard.
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The popularity of Howard has been at an all-time low since the opposition has been headed by [[Kevin Rudd]] although it seems as 2007 progresses this gap in the polls has lessened. A general election must be called before the end of 2007.
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The popularity of Howard has been at an all-time low since the ascension of [[Kevin Rudd]] to the leadership of the Opposition. Throughout 2007, there has been a slight decrease in the margin of popularity between the two leaders, but commentators have suggested that this has been negligible. A legislative election must be called before the end of 2007.