Can Tony Abbott save the Liberal party?

<p>Tony Abbott is back at the centre of Liberal Party politics.&nbsp;</p> <p>The former prime minister has been elected unopposed as federal Liberal Party president &ndash; a role that sounds administrative, but carries real political weight at a moment of deep trouble for the Coalition.</p> <p>The Liberals are watching voters drift to One Nation, while Abbott argues the answer is to take the fight directly to Labor. But his return sharpens a deeper question inside the party about whether the Liberals can rebuild by reviving the politics of the Abbott era, or whether that only deepens the crisis they&rsquo;re trying to escape.&nbsp;</p> <p>Today, press gallery veteran Paul Bongiorno, on Tony Abbott&rsquo;s comeback, the future of the Liberal Party and how the government is trying to turn the opposition&rsquo;s crisis into a test of its own authority.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Press gallery veteran Paul Bongiorno</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>AAP Image/Joel Carrett</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>