Family First rates the Leaders
Family First has rated every party leader for their “family friendliness” as they see it. This is a great idea, as those who agree with Family First’s values can use it as a positive guide, and those who disagree can use it as a negative guide. More lobby groups should do this sort of stuff.
The overall ratings (in order) for each Leader is:
- Winston Peters 77%
- Peter Dunne 69%
- Pita Sharples 57%
- Tariana Turia 54%
- John Key 54%
- Jim Anderton 38%
- Rodney Hide 31%
- Jeanette Fitzsimons 15%
- Helen Clark 8%
Winston is the poster boy for social conservatism which is why it is so hilarious that so many on the left are doing everything possible to defend him.
There were 13 issues or votes they judged the Leaders on. I list them below, along with how I would have voted on it if I was an MP.
- Prostitution Bill- DPF support – 0
- Civil Unions – DPF support – 0
- Relationships Bill – DPF support – 0
- Parental Notification for under 16 abortions – DPF support – 1 (I support notification, not approval)
- Euthanasia – DPF support – 0
- Care of Children – DPF oppose – 1
- Marriage Amendment (define as man/woman only) – DPF oppose – 0
- Anti-Smacking – DPF oppose – 1
- Easter Trading – DPF support – 0
- Easter Sunday Trading – DPF support – 0
- Drinking Age to 20 – DPF oppose – 0
- Street Prostitution (Manukau) – DPF oppose – 0
- Electoral Finance – DPF oppose – 1
So if I was a party leader I would be scored 4/13 or 31% – the same as Rodney Hide.