The underclass, its poster child Aroha Ireland and the prospect of the return of Winston Peters came to the fore during last night's leaders debate as Labour's Phil Goff again drew a line in the sand over partial sales of state assets.
And if the unscientific worm is anything to go by, Mr Goff was a clear winner - gaining points on issues such as the divide between rich and poor and helping the most vulnerable.
But Prime Minister John Key also struck a chord by distancing himself from the instability that Mr Peters could throw into the mix should the New Zealand First leader return to Parliament.
But what was your impression? Who performed best?