Is Politics a Team Sport? Coalition Conflict Analysed

Will the public on-field spat amongst government parties see players benched, or perhaps even blow the final whistle on this three-captained Coalition team? With the Opposition and Labour cronies predicting an early election, Andrew Urquhart asks another former politician - is there merit to the doomsday prophecies or is it just 'stirring'? Ex-National MP Simon O'Connor says there is a place for productive friction in government.  He also highlights the difference between commentary and accurate reporting in journalism, as well as the importance of maintaing neutrality in the civil service. ~~~~ Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz.Support Rhema: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema&utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.