Because he is not afraid of reform eg GST, arms buyback, economy did not slow down through the Asian Financial Crisis, Homebuyers Grant (which I didn't agree with) AND
All the dills on the 'other' side; eg
Carmen Lawrence
Bob Brown
and that guy in the Democrats (can't remember his name) who got driunk in parliament. No, I am not going to mention that ex leader of the Democrats who became very freindly with 'Biggles' Evans.