If National wins ...

**Cuzzie** · 24-07-2014, 06:19 PM

Here is Cunliffe's next apology, I'm sorry, I'm sorry for boycotting the leaders' debate against John Key on TV1. Don't apologise D.C, that could be a smart move on your part. Kind of like Bangladesh not wanting to play Rugby against the All Blacks.
You have just got to laugh. He claims it is because of Mike Hosking. Harden up D.C for goodness sake - you are so precious aren't you.

**winner69** · 24-07-2014, 06:58 PM

I reckon the 'guy on the other side of the door' is in deep trouble .....and out of a job

**elZorro** · 24-07-2014, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Cuzzie

Here is Cunliffe's next apology, I'm sorry, I'm sorry for boycotting the leaders' debate against John Key on TV1. Don't apologise D.C, that could be a smart move on your part. Kind of like Bangladesh not wanting to play Rugby against the All Blacks.
You have just got to laugh. He claims it is because of Mike Hosking. Harden up D.C for goodness sake - you are so precious aren't you.

He hasn't backed out of the debate, he's making a very valid point that this close to the election, having a presenter that is so pro-National isn't fair. Just like the speaker of the house has allowed National to get away with heaps.

**fungus pudding** · 24-07-2014, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by elZorro

He hasn't backed out of the debate, he's making a very valid point that this close to the election, having a presenter that is so pro-National isn't fair. Just like the speaker of the house has allowed National to get away with heaps.

Cunliffe just can't get it right. Apologising for a 3 day break yesterday was not what a leader does. Or apologising for wearing a red scarf too often, apologising once again for his sorry for being a man comment, and Allah knows what else. But that was yesterday. Today's he's whingeing about a debate. Can you imagine Key moaning about the debate that Campbell will moderate? Of course you can't. Every time Cunliffe speaks he portrays himself as a weak man. That is precisely why he just doesn't rate in the preferred P.M. polls

**neopoleII** · 24-07-2014, 07:45 PM

debs with mates?

http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?imgur...tart=0&ndsp=33

hope the link works.

**slimwin** · 24-07-2014, 07:52 PM

I agree with Cunliffe on that one. Mike Hosking is a clown and shouldn't be let near a political debate. Either should Cambell. How about somebody with actual knowledge and an ability to judicate a debate.

And as for Gerry, that's at least as bad as making your driver drive carelessly/fast when late...

**neopoleII** · 24-07-2014, 07:53 PM

""He hasn't backed out of the debate, he's making a very valid point that this close to the election, having a presenter that is so pro-National isn't fair. Just like the speaker of the house has allowed National to get away with heaps. ""

I agree with the first part....... so who would be a fair MC for the debate?
maybe we as a group on sharetrader could make a recommendation to tvnz that is fair and even?

**neopoleII** · 24-07-2014, 08:05 PM

heres are contender......
ewen gilmour.......
he is non political...... he draws crowds from all walks of life.
he is well spoken, educated and doesnt take political double talk from anyone.
he can ask the left or right a question and expect an answer,
he can listen, but can butt in and say..... please answer the question.....
he has an audience with poor folks, non voters, older folks, immigrants, and general kiwis
and is respected.
yes..... he is a comedian by trade...... but is also a host for important things like
safer driving on our roads, is a registered celebrant and a voted in city councilor in the franklin district.
most kiwis know who he is and respect his kiwi AND non political views, ALONG with his "no crap" attitude.
with him being MC it would also draw huge tv viewership.

thoughts??

**elZorro** · 24-07-2014, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by neopoleII

heres are contender......
ewen gilmour.......
he is non political...... he draws crowds from all walks of life.
he is well spoken, educated and doesnt take political double talk from anyone.
he can ask the left or right a question and expect an answer,
he can listen, but can butt in and say..... please answer the question.....
he has an audience with poor folks, non voters, older folks, immigrants, and general kiwis
and is respected.
yes..... he is a comedian by trade...... but is also a host for important things like
safer driving on our roads, is a registered celebrant and a voted in city councilor in the franklin district.
most kiwis know who he is and respect his kiwi AND non political views, ALONG with his "no crap" attitude.
with him being MC it would also draw huge tv viewership.

thoughts??

Yep, that would be fun, or someone like Te Radar. Although horses for courses, it's a tough job being an MC for a debate. Kim Hill is good, but likes butting in, and she is probably too pro-Labour for some on here.