Top tweets on the TVNZ leaders’ debate between John Key and David Cunliffe
Below are some of the top tweets on tonight’s TVNZ leaders’ debate between John Key and David Cunliffe. In roughly reverse chronological order. (To be updated)
Good point from Gordon Campbell: “hard to imagine David Shearer carrying Labour’s banner in that debate last night” http://t.co/Dxg9wpGxfp
— Mr Howell (@jeffieh) August 29, 2014
Green Party companion leaders’ debate: The Greens take an inclusive approach to being excluded. So when we wer… http://t.co/yBKKdiE2m3
— Frog Blog (@frog_blog) August 29, 2014
During last night’s Leaders debate I was struck by the fact that Key accepted all of Cunliffe’s basic assumptions. http://t.co/PCuwzeJkw8
— Jamie Whyte (@JamieWhyteACT) August 29, 2014
Viewers judge TV3 to be winner in TV One leaders’ debate: http://t.co/JAgfHO16t9
— The Civilian (@TheCivilianNZ) August 29, 2014
Watched the leaders debate again with my students. Hosking’s micro-expression when he knows Cunliffe is right about something is sadness
— James Hart (@JamesSentient) August 29, 2014
While this is interesting … how many people were using #nzpol during the debate? All the action was on #vote2014nz http://t.co/ieEd7qEUmM
— Unionist Stephanie R (@stephanierodgrs) August 29, 2014
Key last night had 40 staff, 4 undercover police cars and an entire floor booked out in prep for Leader’s debate http://t.co/Gs6DzNtcvU
— Max Dillon Coyle (@MaxDCoyle) August 29, 2014
I wrote a quick review of the leader’s debate. Features Godzilla, David Lynch, and Tony Abbott’s budgie smugglers http://t.co/D8z2Ml5qDp
— James A. Robins (@James_ARobins) August 29, 2014
Nats whining Cunliffe didn’t let Key speak last night but Hosking says Key spoke for 1 min longer. Key’s problem was he had nothing to say
— Clint Smith (@ClintVSmith) August 29, 2014
Willie: “who won last night” RadioLive caller: “Colin Craig” Lol.
— Morgan Godfery (@MorganGodfery) August 29, 2014
Gordon Campbell on last night’s debate, and the Collins accusation http://t.co/v5novSvdYw
— Scoop News (@ScoopNZ) August 28, 2014
I was really impressed by David Cunliffe last night. Hope to hear more about education and environment policies in the next debate.
— Eleanor Catton (@EleanorCatton) August 28, 2014
Sorry, but I cringed at ‘our land is our birthright’ the entire leaders debate and now there’s a graphic on it. #colonisation
— Rāwinia Thompson (@rawiniathompson) August 28, 2014
Tim’s take: Leaders debate boring – Tim Fookes Morning Show – Keep up with Newstalk ZB http://t.co/AHKxTLRFEu
— Tim Fookes Mornings (@talkbacktim) August 28, 2014
The definitive Election Debate results have come back. The winner?….Mike Hosking’s hair.
— NZ Question Time (@Alt_NZQT) August 28, 2014
Jamie Whyte issues press release criticising both leaders in last night’s debate. “Neither man ever argued on principles…”
— Craig McCulloch (@rnzgallerycraig) August 28, 2014
Dubious post-debate #coffeeselfie @Megapope pic.twitter.com/jkqbvqWVge
— Mr Salteena (@saniac) August 28, 2014
Beating Key in a debate is easy, overcoming th spin & propaganda and the media PR behind his contrived ‘great leader’ status is th hard part
— StoogetalkZB (@mattedwords) August 28, 2014
“Of course I was flustered during the debate Gerry. Mike Hosking was better at rebutting Cunliffe than I was.”
— GCSB Intercepts (@GCSBIntercepts) August 28, 2014
and Tracy Watkins take on last night’s debate, Cunliffe “composed”, Key “rattled”. PM’s lost sense of humour http://t.co/lbivriSOJi
— Grant Robertson (@grantrobertson1) August 28, 2014
Vernon Small’s take on last night’s debate “Where did John Key go?” http://t.co/ypyUhMmrnC
— Grant Robertson (@grantrobertson1) August 28, 2014
Viewer voting foulup mars first leaders’ debate http://t.co/fwKoVbgjsf
— Chris Keall (@ChrisKeall) August 28, 2014
Only a special not-journalist could say #DirtyPolitics would be over 2 weeks ago and then make it first question in the leaders’ debate.
— Perfect Mike Hosking (@MikePerfectHosk) August 28, 2014
Call that a leaders’ debate? *This* is a leaders’ debate! 30 years on, it’s lost none of its fascination: http://t.co/gOSkADjjI6 #politics
— NZ On Screen (@nzonscreen) August 28, 2014
@CorinDann says @DavidCunliffeMP comes away as the winner after last night’s leaders’ debate
— TVNZ’s Breakfast (@BreakfastonOne) August 28, 2014
Average debate performance by @johnkeypm hasn’t hurt him much on @ipredictnz. #DirtyPolitiics had much bigger effect https://t.co/dWHNQ7jM8x
— Matthew Hooton (@MatthewHootonNZ) August 28, 2014
‘No guns blazing’ for Key in leaders’ debate: http://t.co/L1goMM0Pvn
— The Paul Henry Show (@PaulHenryShow) August 28, 2014
Seems lefties I follow are the most surprised with how well Cunliffe did tonight. #LeadersDebate #votenz
— Paul Harper (@pauljmharper) August 28, 2014
Cunliffe doing better know (and miles better than Goff.) Hosking absolutely fine. A month of fretting amounting to fuck all #debate #delayed
— Giovanni Tiso (@gtiso) August 28, 2014
A little known Cunliffe fact is he was a NZ high schools debating champ – a sport of geeks but sometimes useful in later life.. #vote2014nz
— Torben Akel(@TorbenAkel) August 28, 2014
My name is David Cunliffe, and I’m going to repeat the question. #debate #delayed
— Giovanni Tiso(@gtiso) August 28, 2014
Just watched debate on mysky. Cunliffe1 Key 0. I give it to Cunliffe. Looked strong, Key too passive and slightly rattled.
— Duncan Garner (@Garner_Live) August 28, 2014
If @DavidCunliffeMP v @johnkeypm was a boxing match they would have stopped it after the second round. Key off form and outclassed – MySky
— Trevor Mallard (@TrevorMallard) August 28, 2014
Half of my Facebook timeline is dogs, the other half is Labourdoing well at something. I’m totally okay with this situation.
— Patrick Leyland (@ProgressReport) August 28, 2014
Hmm…I was just about to sleep but found link to Leaders’ debate. Heard @DavidCunliffeMP OWNED it so sleep can wait! http://t.co/dKUtkOOCgn
— Miriam Pierard(@miriampierard) August 28, 2014
Cunliffewas well-drilled and his taking-over was strategic. Got some good speeches in. I didn’t think Key was bad though. Oddly structured.
— Russell Brown (@publicaddress) August 28, 2014
To be honest, @ONENewsNZ charging people to vote in a poll they will no doubt report on as if it is valid is bullshit. #LeadersDebate
— Paul Harper (@pauljmharper) August 28, 2014
Factcheck? Key says he know the names of everyone who left for Aussie last month. Truth: god, I hope he doesn’t #vote2014nz #privacy
— Clint Smith (@ClintVSmith) August 28, 2014
I think the debate tonight showed a Govt that has run out of ideas. Tax cuts? Done that. Asset sales? Done that. What else is there to do?
— Philip Matthews (@secondzeit) August 28, 2014
Great performance by cunliffe. Had every chip on the table and came through. #nzpol
— stephen mills (@stephengmills) August 28, 2014
I was expecting Smug Smarmy Annoying Teflon Key, not “no, yeah right, whatevs, your number are wrong, shut up” Key #votenz #vote2014nz
— Unionist Stephanie R (@stephanierodgrs) August 28, 2014
I know I’m totally biased, but I was seriously not expecting Key to perform so badly. #votenz #vote2014nz
— Unionist Stephanie R (@stephanierodgrs) August 28, 2014
I thought even Hoskings showed fatigue with some of john keys pat answers. #nzpol
— stephen mills (@stephengmills) August 28, 2014
Giving the debate to Cunliffe. Noted he had an advisor in the studio giving him help in the ad breaks. No such backing for the PM
— Felix Marwick (@felixmarwick) August 28, 2014
Those who massively overstated impact of Dirty Politics will massively overstate impact of the debate; they are the Massive Overstaters.
— Phil Quin (@philquin) August 28, 2014
45,898 people voted in tonight’s @ONENewsNZ leaders debate. 34802 were texts.
— Katie Bradford (@katieabradford) August 28, 2014
Herald puts @DavidCunliffeMP at 46% and @JohnKeyPM at 51%. That’s a huge change from DC being on 10% as preferred PM! http://t.co/eXMQtYZppz
— David Tong (@Davidxvx) August 28, 2014
OIA request to the PM: “What are the names of the New Zealanders who left New Zealand for Australia in the past month?” #SurveillanceState
— toad (@toad001) August 28, 2014
After further consideration, I think DC can credibly claim the points win. He owned the first half, Key brought it back in the second.
— Morgan Godfery (@MorganGodfery) August 28, 2014
Four years ago Key won the debate with his “show me the money” line. Tonight he turned up without his tax cut numbers. #Vote2014NZ
— Peter Green (@pitakakariki) August 28, 2014
Key didn’t even pull out the Russel Norman/Hone/Dotcom/Minto etc card. He was off his game.
— Philip Matthews (@secondzeit) August 28, 2014
And Cunliffe did nothing inane or narcissistic. And I think I’ve said both “masterful” and “nervous” on Twitter …
— Philip Matthews (@secondzeit) August 28, 2014
Peeps say #datenight questions were silly, but still moan about Key saying Brooke Fraser is his favourite band. #lolwe #vote2014nz
— A . B . H (@anguswow) August 28, 2014
What I like about DC’s debate win tonight was he earned it. Knew his facts. Knew Key’s lines. Measured. Controlled debate #vote2014nz
— Clint Smith (@ClintVSmith) August 28, 2014
Excuses are for _______ RT @mizjwilliams: Cunliffe says it is up to others to decide how he went – Key says Cunliffe interrupted too much.
— Lew (@LewSOS) August 28, 2014
On the debate: Key says Cunliffe interrupted too much. Cunliffe says it’s for kiwis to decide #LeadersDebate
— Lloyd Burr (@LloydBurr) August 28, 2014
@GeoffMillerNZ @ShakingStick my personal favourite – I know you probs dont care but anyway pic.twitter.com/uzgmHvxoOD
— Nick (@00732122) August 28, 2014
I’m amused about people attributing strange comments to me; I haven’t even watched the debate yet hahaha
— Claire Robinson (@Spinprofessor) August 28, 2014
Wow that live televised debate moderated by .@hoskingonzb like totally changed my vote. Said absolutely no one ever.
— Sandip Ranchhod (@nzthink) August 28, 2014
@GeoffMillerNZ aargh. Don’t ask me that! My deadline is sooner 🙂 but for my money: https://t.co/niq5zui3YX https://t.co/Mq1Rxaq25W
— Alex Coleman (@ShakingStick) August 28, 2014
I dont think Key said “at the end of the day” once in that debate. Probably told not to. But he do say ” for all NZers” #vote2014NZ
— dave (@caffeine_addict) August 28, 2014
I dont think Key said “at the end of the day” once in that debate. Probably told not to. But he do say ” for all NZers” #vote2014NZ
— dave (@caffeine_addict) August 28, 2014
Ok. My debate reckons. Key. Pos: Held DC scoreless on some core attack topics, stood on solid economic ground. Neg: Snarky, unsettled.
— Lew (@LewSOS) August 28, 2014
Watching leaders debate on +1 and realising how much less exciting it is without live Twitter commentary.
— Seǝn Gillespie (@SeanDG) August 28, 2014
People who would have made better moderators (in alphabetical order) Espiner. Garner. Gower. Hill. McNaught. Owen. Smalley. Toilet Duck.
— Jamie Morton (@Jamienzherald) August 28, 2014
Online and text polls and self selecting metering are a pointless waste of time, meaingless.
— Pete George (@PeteDGeorge) August 28, 2014
Today at work I heard someone being told that they were “on a Judith Collins last chance”
— John Darroch (@jpdarroch) August 28, 2014
Can we just all be honest about this (would be a change) and admit that we can’t say who won the debate because no one let anyone else speak
— Daniel Farrell (@danielfarrellnz) August 28, 2014
TVNZ seriously need to say whether online “votes” were counted given site crash, and what proportion were paid) texts versus free) online.
— Toby Manhire (@toby_etc) August 28, 2014
It wasn’t quite up there with: I love you Mr Lange but Cunliffe said he respected JK even if the sentiment wasn’t reciprocated
— Barry Soper (@barrysoper) August 28, 2014
Debate thoughts: 1. Key curiously flat & un-energised 2. Cunliffe clearly ahead but not overwhelmingly so 3. Both interrupted too much…
— Rob Hosking (@robhosking) August 28, 2014
Next week the Minor Parties’ Leaders’ debate. And we look forward to having David Cunliffe back for that.
— Perfect Mike Hosking (@MikePerfectHosk) August 28, 2014
Who charges 75c for a TEXT anyway? What year is this 2003? #LeadersDebate #Vote2014NZ
— Mathieu Day (@MatD_NZD) August 28, 2014
Let’s have Jeremy Wells as Mike Hoskings next time?
— Rory McCourt (@rorymccourt) August 28, 2014
Can 10,000 texts on the Leaders’ Debate TVOne poll be claimed as an expense? Asking for a friend.
— GCSB Intercepts (@GCSBIntercepts) August 28, 2014
Felt like Hosking’s antagonism worked well for Cunliffe, gave him more speaking time
— Danyl Mclauchlan (@danylmc) August 28, 2014
Bags I the first tendentious rugby analogy. Will #teamkey compare this first TVdebate to the 12-12 draw in the first Bledisloe? #Vote2014NZ
— Garth Bray (@GarthBray) August 28, 2014
100% of the proceeds from the #LeadersDebate text poll go into filling up Hosking’s Maserati.
— Sanjay Patel (@spat106) August 28, 2014
I’m going to remember @DavidCunliffeMP last words for a very long time “Key is the past, We are the Future” #AmazingQuote
— βranδon (@JusSumWun) August 28, 2014
After #dirtypolitics, can we really be certain that the 61% for John Key wasn’t just Whale Oil sitting in a dark room on his Nokia?
— Di W (@di_f_w) August 28, 2014
I can’t wait for Claire Robinson’s analysis of the debate* *Sarcasm.
— Morgan Godfery (@MorganGodfery) August 28, 2014
Tonight’s #LeadersDebate is the only time Cunliffe will ever get 39% #vote2014nz
— Brittany Raleigh (@BrittRaleigh) August 28, 2014
From inside the studio Cunliffe looked more relaxed of the two. He missed on KiwiBuild. But so did PM on tax cuts
— Felix Marwick (@felixmarwick) August 28, 2014
Did I hear right when Key said he knew the names of NZers going to Oz? Another abuse of power, just like him re SIS & Collins re Pleasants
— toad (@toad001) August 28, 2014
Cunliffe stayed behind and shook peoples’ hands and chatted after the debate while Key just left immediately FYI #Vote2014NZ
— Tom James (@tom_james_nz) August 28, 2014
Okay, what did you all think? I thought that was close. Very, very close.
— Jessica Williams (@mizjwilliams) August 28, 2014
extraordinary for cunliffe to drag in 39% of the vote on the kiwi equivalent of fox news…
— Richard Boock (@richardboock) August 28, 2014
My fave part was when Key said his greatest weakness is that he loves New Zealand. So gonna try that in my next job interview #Vote2014NZ
— Molly McCarthy (@molliotti) August 28, 2014
Key, Cunliffe, Hosking – 3 rude men talking over & interrupting each other. @NZGreens won Leaders’ debate w/o even being invited onto it
— toad (@toad001) August 28, 2014
Two more solid debates, no more campaign fuck ups, and an excellent GOTV operation and @nzlabour can still win this election. #nzpol
— Patrick Leyland (@ProgressReport) August 28, 2014
Consensus in this household is that National supporters must’ve spent a bob or two tapping texts out to vote for Mr Key. #leadersdebate
— Robby Hickman (@robbyhickman) August 28, 2014
Txt poll irony is, Cunliffe would be pinching himself were Labour to be polling as high as 31% right now.
— Garth Bray (@GarthBray) August 28, 2014
Nice touch from Cunliffe complimenting Key to show a nice-guy human side.
— Derek Cheng (@dchengnz) August 28, 2014
Key needed not to b negative/defensive. Failed. Cunliffe needed to show his values, Labour’s ideas & that he can PM. Succeeded. #vote2014nz
— Clint Smith (@ClintVSmith) August 28, 2014
Very good job by @DavidCunliffeMP. @johnkeypm looked rattled.
— Ken Spagnolo (@KenSpagnolo) August 28, 2014
What a load of cobblers! TVNZ poll. About as useful as their decision to put political parties opening broadcasts on at same time as rugby!
— Annette King. (@annetterongotai) August 28, 2014
David Cunliffe the clear winner. He stayed positive, and said positive things about Key. But Key was ALWAYS negative. #Vote2014NZ
— Arthur Schenck (@AmeriNZ) August 28, 2014
I think David won that. John needed to kill him to wrestle back the narrative post-Hager. Didn’t happen.
— Philip Matthews (@secondzeit) August 28, 2014
Grant Robertson: “I’m very very pleased about the way it went for David – especially those blunders”
— Election Satire (@2014satire) August 28, 2014
What a twist! Key wins the 75c-a-text poll.
— Leena (@IshtarsHS) August 28, 2014
In 2012 @BarackObama lost 1st debate to @MittRomney. Often incumbents do. Like Obama @johnkeypm will beat him in 2nd debate #LeadersDebate
— Matthew Hooton (@MatthewHootonNZ) August 28, 2014
DC: ‘talking to NZ’ – no… yelling and chuckling over JK who tried to talk to NZ. #VoteNZ2014
— Anna Goble (@anna_goble) August 28, 2014
“This is not a China issue, this an owning our future issue” – @DavidCunliffeMP pic.twitter.com/ciYtdcbxPN
— New Zealand Labour (@nzlabour) August 28, 2014
Cunliffe in the private sector “and Key knows all about selling things” #stateassets
— dave (@caffeine_addict) August 28, 2014
Key: I’ve shared the world stage with many great leaders – before being ushered off by their security.
— Election Satire (@2014satire) August 28, 2014
disappointed no one has pulled out a “cool story bro” #LeadersDebate
— Guy Williams (@guywilliamsguy) August 28, 2014
New Lynn is not really an answer to the question but hey.
— Philip Matthews (@secondzeit) August 28, 2014
It looks like being Prime Minister has stopped being fun. #Vote2014NZ
— Michele A’Court (@MicheleACourt) August 28, 2014
“Time’s nearly up!”…Key: “Why are we having this impt debate ….at the end of the day?”
— Election Satire (@2014satire) August 28, 2014
That round to Cunliffe Key has his pissed-off face on. Not used to debating issues gets away with smart alec answers in Parliament.
— Annette King. (@annetterongotai) August 28, 2014
DEBATE PREP 101: DON’T SIGH AUDIBLY
— Lew (@LewSOS) August 28, 2014
Electoral Commission has contacted TV1 classifies Hosking as an electoral advertisement.
— Election Satire (@2014satire) August 28, 2014
Shung Hi Pungh Shun #Drink
— James Macbeth Dann (@edmuzik) August 28, 2014
“This is not a China issue. This is an owning our future issue.”
— Philip Matthews (@secondzeit) August 28, 2014
Audience-member: Mr. Gilmore asks: Do you know who I am? Hosking: “No Aaron.”
— Election Satire (@2014satire) August 28, 2014
David is interrupting too much.
— Philip Matthews (@secondzeit) August 28, 2014
Key: “We support hard-working Kiwi farmers ….as sharemilkers.”
— Election Satire (@2014satire) August 28, 2014
Which I think works for both. Key needs to scare the horses, DC needs to herd them. I wonder which will strategy will pay off? #Vote2014NZ
— Morgan Godfery (@MorganGodfery) August 28, 2014
Hosking: “R we becoming tenants in our own land?” Māori: “We’ve been tenants in our own land for the past 200 years!” #Vote2014nz #nzpol
— Aaryn Niuapu (@tekaituhi) August 28, 2014
Looks like @DavidCunliffeMP‘s debate training with Michael Cullen has paid off quite a bit #leadersdebate
— Matthew Hooton (@MatthewHootonNZ) August 28, 2014
Is Cunliffe overdoing the overtalking? Many comments on the blog say so. http://t.co/YH1a2KR1Ww
— Hamish Rutherford (@oneforthedr) August 28, 2014
“Mum and Dad.” Took 38 minutes.
— Philip Matthews (@secondzeit) August 28, 2014
Cunliffe came super prepared, Key looks like he turned up with his talking points scribbled on his palm. But now his palms are sweating…
— FundamentallyUseless (@aaronincognito) August 28, 2014
Key less cocky, smiling less. Good move to counter Cunliffe’s bolshiness #LeadersDebate #Vote2014NZ
— Rachel Smalley (@Rachel_Smalley) August 28, 2014
Cunliffe: “My opponent.” Such American.
— Lew (@LewSOS) August 28, 2014
Cunliffe’s lower voice ducks the crowded squark register of Key & Hosking and cuts through. Very nice planning, Cunliffe’s voice
— The Egonomist (@TheEgonomist) August 28, 2014
This is the longest I’ve listened to Hosking by Hosking and not Hosking by Wells #VoteNZ2014
— Molly McCarthy (@molliotti) August 28, 2014
Kiwi Dream DRINK
— Lew (@LewSOS) August 28, 2014
Hosking: Shame we couldn’t be at Sky City tonight. Big TV screen in every room and great channel choice – just ask Shane Jones…
— Election Satire (@2014satire) August 28, 2014
Our political editor Tracy Watkins is calling both of the first two rounds for Cunliffe. http://t.co/YH1a2KR1Ww
— Hamish Rutherford (@oneforthedr) August 28, 2014
Xenophobia question! DRINK
— Lew (@LewSOS) August 28, 2014
I do think ratings for the Leader’s Debate could be improved by a. the return of the worm, and b. electrodes. #Vote2014NZ
— CherylBernstein (@CherylBernstein) August 28, 2014
Key:Major tax announcement- Political donations in yuan to qualify for 579% tax credit.
— Election Satire (@2014satire) August 28, 2014
Hosking: Tax cuts Yes or No? Key: I hope so
— Chris Bramwell (@rnzgallerychris) August 28, 2014
Hosking is being reasonably fair. How disgusting.
— Imperator Fish (@ImperatorFish) August 28, 2014
“Let me tell you about a woman I met in Papakura” sounds like it would be a good country ballad #LeadersDebate
— Callum Valentine (@callumvalentine) August 28, 2014
Key on people leaving for Oz – “I know their names” #gcsb in action
— Idiot/Savant (@norightturnnz) August 28, 2014
Cunliffe: I’d also like all people to be able to own a car – especially Dunedin City Council.
— Election Satire (@2014satire) August 28, 2014
Hosking doing well so far.
— Lew (@LewSOS) August 28, 2014
Take Cunliffe away from the rest of his party and he starts to look pretty good
— Danyl Mclauchlan (@danylmc) August 28, 2014
Cunliffe’s got the under-10s vote wrapped up with the Lego Movie reference. #votenz #LeadersDebate
— Paul Harper (@pauljmharper) August 28, 2014
“Perfect date night?” WTF? I thought this was a political debate #FFS
— Idiot/Savant (@norightturnnz) August 28, 2014
#deadly RT @toby_etc: Leaders’ debate drinking game. Soft drink recommended. pic.twitter.com/tqD1lIGpWq
— Lew (@LewSOS) August 28, 2014
‘I grew up in a state house . . .’ #debatedrinkinggame
— Danyl Mclauchlan (@danylmc) August 28, 2014
Here is my best idea today: @TrevorMallard and @tauhenare, bottle of whisky, commentating the Leaders’ Debate. That’d be awesome.
— Jessica Williams (@mizjwilliams) August 28, 2014
Here’s National’s attempt at mustering social media support for the debate tonight. #nzpol pic.twitter.com/nL0XpxI5bU
— Patrick Leyland (@ProgressReport) August 28, 2014
Two days, two polls, two bad results for Labour – they’ve been hurt most by Dirty Politics. Cunliffe will be praying for a miracle tonight
— Laura McQuillan (@mcquillanatorz) August 28, 2014
Only 3 hours to go to the Leaders Debate live on the Children’s Channel. Join us then. Beats throwing beer jugs at your TV.
— Election Satire (@2014satire) August 28, 2014
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