I am just dumbfounded by some people's lack of clarity and respect. Is it always a "thing" to bash politicians? I support John because he is a social democrat yet realistic about what is good for taxpayers and the economy. People should realize that leaders are not magicians. They have good ideas, bad ideas and sometimes no ideas.  We need to judge them for their overall score and he is hitting it out of the ball park on so many policies and things he want to do to move us forward. He is hard working and has a great sense o humour to boot. Yes, that is important. He is real and positive. We desperately need people like him. I respect John because he listens, he is a people person, he is fair and open. He will make a great Premier.