Bill English is being congratulated for the way he's run his election campaign - despite those around him.
In 2002, he led National Party to its biggest ever defeat, crashing to just 20 percent of the vote
NewstalkZB Political editor Barry Soper told Mike Hosking this time Mr English has been very strong
"He's campaigned so well, although I've got to say those around him, people like Steven Joyce and Paula Bennett have done him no favours at all."
LISTEN ABOVE AS BARRY SOPER SPEAKS WITH MIKE HOSKING
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