Decades of Rivalry Between Abbott and Turnbull Fueled Leadership Battles that Ultimately Doomed Both of Their Political Careers
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Decades-long rivalry between Abbott and Turnbull began with opposing views, then intensified as both vied for Liberal party leadership
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Abbott became opposition leader in 2009 by a single vote; Turnbull had his revenge in 2015, toppling Abbott's prime ministership
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Brutal act made Abbott "very angry" at Turnbull; relationship remained bitter despite Turnbull's welfare check
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Abbott fiercely opposed Turnbull's National Energy Guarantee, calling it "a crock of shit" in heated party meeting
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Rivalry seen as contributing to dysfunction and leadership spills that ultimately ended both men's political careers