tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148608036370776702.post2639069348066770260..comments2023-10-26T12:25:17.435+01:00Comments on Neil Stockley: OK, "it's the economy, stupid". But what's the story?Neil Stockleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049181290242914014noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148608036370776702.post-79125584142438175682008-05-01T08:47:00.000+01:002008-05-01T08:47:00.000+01:00great post as ever Neil. Your analysis really hits...great post as ever Neil. Your analysis really hits the spot.chrisgeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13648314222767315465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148608036370776702.post-24502524004033513022008-04-30T22:24:00.000+01:002008-04-30T22:24:00.000+01:00Hi Neil, One of the strengths--and joys-- of your ...Hi Neil, One of the strengths--and joys-- of your blog is its comparative scope.<BR/><BR/>In NZ, as we approach an election this year, we are increasingly seeing our Tories adopt a narrative about securing NZ's economic future. They have been way ahead in the polls for a couple of years now, and Labour looks set to lose, for a number of reasons. But narrative appears to be important.<BR/><BR/>As one of NZ's most astute commentators puts it, Labour has done very well at redistribution in favour low income NZers, but this looks "old school" in the current climate. National is talking future economy. See:<BR/>http://www.colinjames.co.nz/herald/Herald_2008/Heraldxtra_Sat_column_08Apr26.htm<BR/><BR/>So it's interesting to see your Tories engaging in redistributional talk (what an indictment on NewLabour!). Does the NZ experience suggests an opening for the LibDems.jafapetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16880675565727083766noreply@blogger.com