From ‘pretty communist’ to ‘Jabcinda’ – what’s behind the vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern?

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From ‘pretty communist’ to ‘Jabcinda’ – what’s behind the vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern?

The Conversation

The Conversation

Jacinda Ardern & Ashley Bloomfield
Prime minister Jacinda Ardern with director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield: A paradox of leadership is that while followers will often hold unrealistic expectations that leaders can solve complex problems quickly, they are also quick to blame leaders

Suze Wilson, is a senior lecturer in executive development at the School of Management, Massey University

With recent polling showing National edging ahead of Labour for the first time in two years, Jacinda Ardern’s previously strong support has eroded rap