Over the past 25 years, Insiders has covered the many shifts in Australian politics, whether subtle or seismic, and we've never forgotten just how important this is. So, as Insiders marks 25 years on air, here are the top six times we were reminded the art of politics is sometimes more finger painting than masterpiece. Still, the slip of the tongue did little damage, he would be prime minister within weeks. At a charity event in 2011, Kevin Rudd, already both prime minister and former prime minister, as well as future prime minister and future, former prime minister (what a time we have had), took to the stage ready to rev up his base. 'I support what my prime minister said' — 2012 — Bill ShortenLoading...Loyalty is a precious commodity in politics and especially rare in Canberra during the 2010s.