Political Chameleons...

An ability to change to survive in life is important! Staying true to what you believe is at the heart of having integrity in politics, otherwise you are nothing other than a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

So what happens when your views change, or you change?
One of the greatest people to adapt in New Zealand politics was Helen Clark.
I remember years ago at meetings she was shy and stayed talking with just one or two supporters.
She learned! By the time she finished her term as Prime Minister she had learnt to “work a room” and engage people.
Also, while she was naturally on the left, she managed to survive in the middle by not forming a coalition with the Greens.

We are also seeing some significant other changes at the movement...
The “greening” of John Banks.
A “no nukes” National Party (John Key).
A “moderate” Kevin Rudd

Only time will tell if any are wolves in sheep’s clothing or they are in fact doing what come naturally to a Chameleon – changing colour to survive.

That’s why Kiwis are still accepting of them because they understand they believe what they are saying.