What the paper can't comprehend is Richard has also endorsed Ken, Muriel and Stephen and the Herald clearly thinks ACT should pick its leaders in secret. Such leaders have no mandate. Helen Clark struggled and Bill English failed. ACT's new leader will have the mandate that comes from a nationwide democratic vote.

From 'The Letter'... the weekly ACT party mailout. Tuesday 08/06/04
I'm just posting this for posterity in case the party decide to do something wholly stupid........