The kingmaker myth

You might think that the party with the most party votes, keen to form a government, would negotiate with its nearest ideological neighbour, with a view to forming a coalition.

It never happens.

Passing the baton from one socialist to another

It’s a myth that MMP produces “kingmakers”. Winston Peters is a pawn, not a kingmaker.

[Hat tip: CrusaderRabbit]

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