There is a growing chorus of Liberal heavyweights throwing their support behind the former premier, but Scott Morrison has voiced his new suspicion.
Mr Morrison, who said Ms Berejiklian had “suffered terribly” in the aftermath of a corruption probe into her conduct as premier, has renewed his support for her potential federal politics tilt.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has thrown his support behind former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian should she consider a tilt to federal politics, but said he suspected she would not make the move. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images “I can totally respect her choice about what she wants to do and the contribution she wants to make going forward.
Former prime minister John Howard said he would “of course support” Gladys Berejiklian running for Warringah if she chose to do so. Picture: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas According to Nine Newspapers, Mr Baird – the father of former premier Mike Baird and a former federal MP – conceded there were some “downsides” to any potential bid.Mr Howard told The Daily Telegraph he would “of course support her running if she chose to do so”.
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