It’s a tough decision
My bid to become Labour’s leader hit an early snag, so I have pulled out of the race. But it’s important that we take our time and listen to all the arguments, before deciding on the best person for the job.
My bid to become Labour’s leader hit an early snag, so I have pulled out of the race. But it’s important that we take our time and listen to all the arguments, before deciding on the best person for the job.
David Shearer: Thanks everyone for attending this special caucus meeting. I know the last few days have been tumultuous ones, but we need to address the behaviour of one of our caucus members. Trevor: Yeah, and we all know who.[a collective intake of breath from caucus members. Someone murmurs “Shaaaaame!”] David Cunliffe: Oh, come on,…
Be strong. Be decisive. Cunliffe must be punished for his disloyalty. Although David Cunliffe has done nothing wrong, so you should not punish him too hard. In fact, Cunliffe is the victim in all of this. Any punishment should be meted out to others, those who created this gigantic mess in the first place. Like Chris Hipkins, who spoke…
5:08 am Just asked David Cunliffe the big questions: “Does David Shearer have your full support? How will you vote if the leadership issue is put to the vote in caucus?” He won’t answer me. I ask him again. Still no answer. My cameraman suggests we come back later and try again, when Cunliffe’s awake.…
David Shearer has moved ahead in the race for the Labour Party leadership, after a number of prominent figures endorsed his candidacy. Shearer received a critical endorsement yesterday, when political commentator and National Party member David Farrar declared that Shearer would be a better choice for the party. And the prospects of Shearer’s rival David…
From David Cunliffe’s Facebook page: Whangarei meeting was great – over 60 locals and three fine candidates from the North: Kelvin Davis, Lynette Stewart an Pat Newman Northland has had National MPs for decades and has nothing but the worse autistics in the country to show for it. This team will wake up the North,…