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9. Wow, people like competence and honesty. Who knew?

Sat Oct 17, 2020, 09:29 AM

Oct 2020

Apparently folks also like a leader who listens to scientists and takes public health seriously.

It's looking like it might be a trend...

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New Zealand's Ardern storms to re-election with 'be strong, be kind' mantra [View all] Eugene Oct 2020 OP

K&R! Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #1

This is what happens when you have an effective leader. Lonestarblue Oct 2020 #2

Apparently, in politics, Aussie105 Oct 2020 #4

that's good news! paleotn Oct 2020 #5

Yeah! She is fantastic! Thanks for posting! mysteryowl Oct 2020 #6

when women run, women win. then everyone wins. ihas2stinkyfeet Oct 2020 #7

Wow, people like competence and honesty. Who knew? SunSeeker Oct 2020 #9

Her judgment/leadership regarding Covid control was flawless. Roisin Ni Fiachra Oct 2020 #10

Now... RobertDevereaux Oct 2020 #11

Yes! it is possible! ArizonaLib Oct 2020 #14

Can you imagine an American politician running on "Be Kind"? IronLionZion Oct 2020 #12

Great Nation nwliberalkiwi Oct 2020 #13

If this country ever needed anything, it is a similar election result ArizonaLib Oct 2020 #15

Handling Covid19 crisis well resulted in LANDSLIDE victory! BlueWavePsych Oct 2020 #16