Why is Red Julia still the PM ? Did the KRudd counter-coup fall short ?

Don't you read the news, she had the numbers and now we have a surprise, and dare I say it a posible contender for PM. She has appointed Bob Carr one of the most successful Labor Premiers of New South Wales Foreign Minister and Bob is not known for playing second fiddle. Red Caviar has risked her support base by parachuting Bob into the Senate and ignoring the wishes of her supporters. It might be a case of take me for a ride in your car Carr