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Swings and turnabouts

I vote in two countries, America and New Zealand. In the US I’ve voted Democrat, Republican and Independent. In Aotearoa New Zealand, I’ve voted Labour, National and Green.

While that may look like I’m an undecided, wishy-washy voter, I’m not. My heart beats kindness; my mind thinks fairness. I’m naturally drawn to Democrats and Labour, not Republicans and National. But when my team fields a terrible candidate (it

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