The Liberal Party's most senior figures are watching nervously ahead of Sunday's Victorian Senate preselection race to replace Mitch Fifield as it descends into a battle between split factions and personality cults.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, minister Michael Sukkar and former premier Jeff Kennett are among a cavalcade of party heavyweights who are publicly backing former MP Sarah Henderson for the role.
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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
