David Littleproud has just done a live cross which has turned into a slanging match with Murray Watt.

By the end of it his face was redder than the man he replaced, Barnaby Joyce, who – as coincidence would have it – is on the panel. To be fair, Barnaby has a face full of tv makeup.

If the Nationals do as poorly as some are predicting, the Nats’ knives could be out for the leader. Again.

Which may explain why Barnaby just sat back and let Littleproud and Watt go at it.

In fact, Barnaby has “sat back” for much of the campaign. Funny that.

Surely, the Barnabus could be jump-started for a third time?

Bridget McKenzie and Kevin Hogan have both commenced discreet inquiries.