Abbott is OUT; Harper next?

Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia got summarily ousted from his position in an internal (to the party) leadership change, replaced by Malcolm Turnbull.

But why??  WHY??

Commentary:  A potent denier, denied

"Turnbull is expected to ratchet down his successor’s belligerence on multiple political fronts, notably Abbott’s stern resistance to acknowledge human-caused climate change."

"With Abbott on the sidelines, Canada’s Stephen Harper stands out more boldly as a head of state accused of thwarting climate action."

'Harper’s nine-year run as Prime Minister could come to an end on October 19 [not a day too soon], when federal elections will pit his Conservative Party against strong challenges from two rivals. As of Monday, polling data for CTV and the Globe and Mail showed a virtual dead heat between the Conservatives, Liberals and the New Democratic Party."

"A coalition government between the Liberals and NDP would drastically alter Canadian policy on climate and energy." ...

"The Harper legacy also includes a veritable purge on government science, slashing marine and Arctic research, forcing a pioneering freshwater research facility to seek a private/provincial bailout, and muzzling science experts from contacting the media and public. Last month, an Environment Canada scientist was suspended for putting an anti-Harper protest song on YouTube."

This turnaround might open the eyes of some of the Republican candidates. They'd be suddenly and clearly on the fringes of the climate change issue.

And if I could personally kick Stephen Harper to the curb, I'd be glad to.