Illustration Rocco Fazzari

Illustration: Rocco Fazzari

Tony Abbott's arrival in Canberra was greeted with the news that the Libs had at long last gained that mythical poll traction that had been missing since the dying days of the Howard dynasty .

While we are still led to believe that it is but mere "Hail Damage" on the shiny vehicle that is the Labor Ruddmobile, there must have been some smiles or, er, at least ear-to-ear grins in the Libs' camp.

This blog unashamedly concentrates on Tony Abbott's physical make-up. His bony, gaunt, rubber-lipped, big-ear look instantly classifies him as a cartoonists' favourite! He brings a much welcomed contrast to our suitably safe beige Prime Minister.

All the aforementioned is just small fry compared with  the intoxicating mixture that results once you throw some celibacy vowels, budgie smugglers and a somewhat unique take on global warming into the picture.

Paper-mill owners will be rubbing their hands with glee at the thought of the extra acres of newsprint needed to cover Tony's "thoughts".

Rudd and co. could at long last be facing some sleepless nights glancing over their shoulders in fear of the "winged-nut" shadow Tony casts across the house on the hill.

Now for those ears.

Contrary to the polling on Tony, women and the rest of the Abbott sceptics, the Libs could do worse than run a counter campaign incorporating his most distinguishable  feature.

That would be those now famous "wing nuts" with the  campaign slogan declaring he should be adored because " ... he is all ears! throw us all your problems!"

What would it take to get you on board?