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There is no place in NZ for this American "Trumpian" style politics of attacking the person in a nasty fashion. Play the ball not the man or woman.
- Peter S
All this talk of Collins' hatchet job and backstabbing may well be true, but people to then start saying it's time for Luxon to step forward and take the reins - really? Be very careful what you wish for, you might just get it. But rest assured, it won't be what you're hoping for. Unless, of course, it's a master class in hatchet jobs, backstabbing and narcissism. But then I guess that's most politicians to a greater or less extent, regardless of the colours they display.
- Brian M
This stupid action by Collins is right up there with a drunk Muldoon calling a snap election as the most stupid move by a politician in the last 50 yrs.
- Tim P
Imagine what state the country would be in had Collins been PM last 3 years instead of being Labour's biggest asset.
- Warren P
Why on earth should you be offended by a comment not made to you, nor about you? Why must others own your offence? The five-years-later aspect really shows how Judith has lost the plot, when she ought to be attacking Labour, not her own party.
- Ray S
Mmmm well whoever goes they will at least have some fodder for a new book.
- Kevin J
Not even the most cunning Labour 'manchurian candidate' could have a more destructive impact on National [than] Judith Collins. Her thinking she can ever be prime minister is as sad as watching a dog looking for its dead owner.
- Muse X
National really is the gift that keeps on giving for the government.
- Alfred T
Judith Collins comment about Siouxsie Wiles being a Big Fat Hypocrite was as equally bad if not worse [than] what Bridges said - On that basis, Judith should step down.
- Ga C
Collins is in it for Collins. Her thirst for power makes her unelectable and rather unlikable.
- Ben R
Oh for pity's sake. Our country doesn't have the room to deal with this sort of nonsense right now.
- Brian H
Collins is the gift that keeps on giving, to Labour. Sooner she's gone the better.
- John C
Collins is not desperate to retain the leadership. She has been history for a long time. This is about wrecking Simon Bridges. There are a lot things which may come back to haunt Collins. Good riddance, hopefully.
- Pietro E