| So, on the evidence of the bulk of his first premiership, what kind of political animal are we dealing with? |
| The first three players on the books have the talent to form the nucleus of a premiership winning side. |
| Clarke will know that if he performs well he will be in a strong position to bid for the premiership. |
| Finding a more robust role in the world is emerging as a hallmark of Koizumi's premiership. |
| Against the odds, however, he has enjoyed the most successful three months of his entire premiership. |
| There is a choice and, if he does not make it, ultimately it will wreck his premiership. |
