It's also the lack of nuance that gets me with political journalism, let alone the lack of basic research being undertaken (tax plan anyone?). The classic example was at Seymour's stand-up post the final results. He had to drop his line about "reaching out" to NZ First TWICE before a dim bulb lit up and asked "did they reply?". "No" said Seymour, pulling a face like a disappointed primary school teacher faced with years of these sluggards ahead of them.
It's also the lack of nuance that gets me with political journalism, let alone the lack of basic research being undertaken (tax plan anyone?). The classic example was at Seymour's stand-up post the final results. He had to drop his line about "reaching out" to NZ First TWICE before a dim bulb lit up and asked "did they reply?". "No" said Seymour, pulling a face like a disappointed primary school teacher faced with years of these sluggards ahead of them.
You nailed it. Well said.