Chlöe Swarbrick is the voice of young progressives but can she stay the distance?
by Bryce Edwards from on (#4V0W4)
Radical New Zealand Green party MP has captivated voters who feel let down by Jacinda Ardern
For many progressives, Jacindamania is waning, and it's only natural to look around for a new champion. Some - especially the young - are looking to 25-year-old Green party MP Chlie Swarbrick. There is talk across New Zealand of the "Swarbrick effect", which saw a surge of young candidates in recent local government elections, supposedly inspired to stand for office by her political career.
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