Who's next in the firing line?

Prime Minister John Howard must now choose our nation's next Governor-General. The Bug has drawn up its own list of likely contenders to help him make a decision. Who would you pick?

Former Victorian RSL president Bruce Ruxton
Pro: After years of Anzac Day dawn services, he's used to attending and speaking at official functions.
Con: Gets to attend and speak at official functions.

Former Queensland Labor leader Keith Wright
Pro: He's used to living in the big house.
Con: He's been one.

Federal Liberal MP Bronwyn Bishop
Pro: Her track record in government.
Con: Her track record in government.

Dame Edna Everage
Pro:The position of Governor-General has never been held by a she-male, as far as can be ascertained,
Con: The magnificent gardens at Yarralumla will all be turned over to the growing of gladiloli

David Furnish, partner of UK superstar Elton John
Pro: Is used to bowing and scraping to an ageing queen.
Con: Might let Elton write a new national anthem to the tune of Candle in the Wind.

TV star John Wood
Pro: The job would be some compensation for missing out on a Gold Logie for his acting ability in Blue Heelers.
Con: His acting ability in Blue Heelers.

Former Queensland Senator Mal Colston
Pro: Is used to living at taxpayers' expense.
Con: Has only days to live - approximately 10,950.

Former federal Liberal minister Peter Reith
Pro: Would go overboard about the job.
Con: There's no bar on overseas calls on the Yarralumla phone system.

Channel 10 talk-show host Rove McManus
Pro: Would be popular, but for reasons not immediately obvious.
Con: Why not get the real thing and bring over David Letterman?

Channel 9 personality Ray Martin
Pro: Is used to languishing in a highly paid but largely ceremonial job, uttering words others have written for him.
Con: Wouldn't get to interview Michael Crawford for the 76th time.

AFL honcho and TV host Eddie Maguire
Pro: Doesn't need the money.
Con: Could insist Sam Newman fills in when he's away.

Failed One Nation pollie Pauline Hanson
Pro: Has previously described herself as the Mother of the Nation.
Con: Ever seen 20 million kids leave home all at once?