"The vast majority have been supportive, while those who haven't agreed with my politics have still been broadly respectful. While I was filming in Clacton, for instance, more than one of Nigel Farage's constituents started off disagreeing with me, but were open to changing their minds after talking through their concerns, and hearing more about the reality of Farage's policies."
"That reception in the street differs dramatically from how my leadership has been met by parts of the media. In a democracy, I should expect a challenge. Indeed, I'm not one to shy away from debate. But the reaction has gone far beyond good-faith questioning of my policy positions, or analysis of what my party is offering. Instead, I've been the target of relentless nastiness ranging from crass insults about my appearance in mainstream news outlets."
The Green party leader experiences widespread public support and respectful disagreement from many, including some of Nigel Farage's constituents who reconsidered after conversation. Street interactions contrast sharply with hostile treatment from parts of the media. The leader has been subjected to relentless nastiness, including crass insults about appearance and ridicule by influential commentators. Media attacks often affect people with less power and privilege. The onslaught takes three forms: scrutiny of past actions, attacks on personal attributes, and kneejerk reactions to party policies. The leader interprets the attacks as a reaction from an unsettled political and media establishment to rapid party growth and critique of wealth concentration.
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