The Murdoch press made no secret of wanting Daniel Andrews out of power, but they may just miss covering the Victorian premier they labelled “Dictator Dan”. After all, he gave them a plethora of memorable headlines – including Danslide when he won the second of three elections in 2018.
Many a Herald Sun front page was built around a disdain for Andrews, particularly during the Covid lockdown of Melbourne. But the Labor politician made great tabloid fodder.