Article: NSW: The smiling philosopher king isn't dead yet

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NSW: The smiling philosopher king isn't dead yet

By Joe Hildebrand

SYDNEY, May 9 AAP - It's no secret Bob Carr is a happy man.

After this year's thumping victory over a seemingly impotent coalition in March, the NSW premier is looking down the barrel of at least four and probably eight uninterrupted years in power - if he wants them.

In parliament Mr Carr positively struts. He is so full of vim and vigour that he can't even stand still at his lectern.

And it seems he wants to share the sensation.

He provoked an angry response from Liberal frontbencher Jillian Skinner this week when he buoyantly told her during question time:

"Oh, Jillian, ...

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