Hoorah for Max

My disappointment when Maxine McKew departed the ABC has evaporated under the searingly hot news that she will run for parliament. How fabulous to have such a savvy, intelligent woman added to the mix. And in running for the PM's seat, she redefines political genius. How surreal it will be to watch Howard vs McKew in a baby-kissing competition deep within a suburban shopping centre - life imitates Lateline. Alongside Garrett, the ALP is building a formidable arsenal of notable Australians with serious brain power and community credibility. The rough sketch of an alternative government is taking shape, and it's exciting. There is a long way to the line, but somebody should modernise the 'its time' jingle - because it is.