Kevin Rudd didn't have votes to challenge Julia Gillard JULIA Gillard should listen to Simon Crean. After 1003 days as Prime Minister, poll after poll shows voters are not happy with her and Labor faces a thrashing at the election. Something needs to change. The latest leadership turmoil will not help the Labor cause. A showdown where Kevin Rudd didn't turn up just looks silly and is easy pickings for the Opposition. But politics is about winning and there is no question Gillard has again pulled off a great win.