He announced he didn't have enough support and would be pulling out of the race. He would give his vote to Mr Beazley because he had the necessary experience, he said. Mr Rudd's supporters are also expected to shift their votes to Mr Beazley. Observers believe Mr Rudd has used the leadership crisis to establish himself as a future candidate. In June Mr Crean beat Mr Beazley by 58 votes to 34. Beazley supporters said the 34 have remained solid and a further six definites have been gained.