Not sure. Wouldn't a politician try to make a good figure when they leave the stage?
I find it hard to think about a way she can spin that into a heroic and brave departure she can tell her grandchildren about as bed time story.
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I agree, they need to bring the "centre" back to "centre-right".
But hey - this is only, if they want to have a fighting chance to win the next elections. About that I am not so sure anymore :) - I guess they really seem to enjoy to shrink their base and with that the polls.
No wonder she was gone burger.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/pol...-press-release
Does Grant Robertson do it for you? :t_up:
Or are you more inclined towards Poto Williams?
https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/...iction-policy/
Don’t be shy - both are right up your tree.
All good relevant comment, and questions that show you have more than a superficial interest in politics.
However, I take into account that unlike an employee giving 2 weeks notice, or a professional or company board member giving 1 months notice, Judith Collins was only rolled after 9 am this morn, and so those who decide on replacement need to give due consideration to all options, not just who shouts the loudest on the day.
The fact is they have more than 1 option, and more than 1 combination to consider, no ad hoc decision or band aid necessary.
In the eyes of the electorate, focus quickly shifts from how the new leader took the pass, and how long it took to get there, to how they play the ball once they have it.
In my view, succession planning was much easier under first past the post.
Under MMP, in opposition, they may give more consideration to who the main opponent is.
No doubt Don Brash would have an opinion on that.
At least NZ's Centre-right party knows when its leader has finally jumped the shark!
Boris Johnson has jumped the shark many times and still the UK's Hard Right Party hangs on to him for fear their house of cards will come tumbling down.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/uk/300...usiness-speech