Trudie isn't ready to face the nation yet his popularity is slipping with round 2 and his handling of it. The vote will not go in his favor for failing to adhere to Queen Tam's orders and killing Halloween for the kids, but would support protests and people going to the polls. He would not win a majority and still be in the same place trying to fend off inquiries over his handling of the economy and ethic violations.
I say Call his bluff
I say Call his bluff