Because he delivers the goods. China FTA, ASEAN FTA and the prospect of progress on the WTO front (even though NZ's WTO Ambassador was seen today AWOL from Geneva - Lamy had been suggesting to some that Falconer was resuming his walk in the woods process this week in Geneva - still possible we accept). Falconer was seen walking down Lambton Quay today in the company of two senior MFAT staff.
Yes, the list favours the left, but Clark will be such damaged goods that we are not that worried.
Why does power corrupt? Win, win, win, win at all costs.
Fine, until you lose, then watch out.
