Australia's snap election

After Kevin Rudd went down in flames over the mining tax, Julia Gillard stepped in and quickly made plans for a new election. She was smart to move swiftly because had she waited another month, her party would likely be in the minority. Instead, Australia may have a hung parliament.

Australia set for hung parliament as voters punish PM

Her Labor party is behind 70 to 72 according to the linked article, but it seems the independents may give Labor a ruling majority. Expect some drama similar to what was seen in the United Kingdom earlier this year.

And what exactly were the voters punishing Ms. Gillard for doing? She was only in office for eight weeks...