The Conservative leader also emerged ahead when respondents were asked about a variety of more specific personal qualities — with being «more in touch with ordinary people» the only exception. (blog.whatscotlandthinks.org)
They need to be seen as credible, competent, trustworthy and in touch with ordinary people's concerns. (theconversation.com)
The expressions are the precise opposite of phrases about David Cameron being «out of touch with ordinary people» or Labour «failing to mend the roof when the sun was shining». (politics.co.uk)