Ardern to step down February

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But they're men, it won't happen to the extent it did to Jacinda.

oh you're not suggesting there was some kind of misogynistic male agenda... because some men couldn't stand having a woman in power.  Surely society has evolved past that, surely...

The SM madding crowd will search out whatever they consider a weakness in the target of their vitriol. For Jacinda the misogyny was definitely there and I'd risk a guess that Grant Robertson could see a weakness in his sexual orientation in that respect. As much as I'd like to see Kiri Allan have some time in the top spot but her gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation would make it a potentially unpleasant choice despite the robust front she presents.

Chris Hipkins may be the safe option for Labour but but don't know that he has enough 'mongrel' for the position. 2023 is going to be even rougher than it already was going to be I suggest.

Also worth noting that Jacinda said that CGT was not going to happen while she was PM so does that mean it's now back on the table?