Adly Mansour vs John Key

Adly Mansour was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt in 2013. This position placed him next in line for the presidency under the constitution, a role he would assume after the 2013 coup.

Following the military ouster of President Mohamed Morsi in July 2013, Mansour was appointed interim president. He oversaw the drafting of a new constitution and the transition to new elections, serving until Abdel Fattah el-Sisi took office in 2014.

Key led the National Party to victory, winning 58 seats to Labour's 43. He became Prime Minister, succeeding Helen Clark, and formed a minority government with support from ACT, United Future, and the Maori Party.

Key's government implemented a series of economic stimulus measures, including tax cuts, infrastructure spending, and a deposit guarantee scheme. New Zealand avoided recession and recovered faster than many comparable economies.

Key's government coordinated the national response to the Christchurch earthquake that killed 185 people. The government established the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority and committed billions to rebuilding.

Key's government supported the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Act, legalizing same-sex marriage in New Zealand. The bill passed 77-44, making New Zealand the first Asia-Pacific country to legalize same-sex marriage.

Key unexpectedly resigned as Prime Minister and National Party leader, citing family reasons. He was succeeded by Bill English. Key left with high approval ratings and a stable economy.