Political Caption Competition
The moment Paula Bennett found out Jacinda was leader
Author: The Daily Blog
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Political Caption Competition
That exact ‘forced to drink a cup of cold sick’ moment when Matthew Hooton realises he’s wrong about Jacinda Ardern
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
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