Conservative Party leader Colin Craig. Photo / Michael Craig
In a whirlwind of controversy, Colin Craig has been one of the standout characters of this year's colourful election campaign.
He had to compete hard with scandals, surprises and bombshells to stay in the headlines. His extraordinary comeback (after being written off in July) even included his own mini-scandal with
the sudden resignation of his press secretary, Rachel MacGregor.
Newstalk ZB's political editor @barrysoper broke the news on Twitter: "Have just spoken to @ColinCraigNZ long time press secretary a tearful Rachel McGregor who has resigned saying he's a very manipulative man!"
TV3's @BrookSabin, who was the first to tell Craig the news, on camera, tweeted: "Houston, we have a problem. Being called manipulative by own press sec does not fit with family values Colin Craig campaigning on."
Jokes at Craig's expense were aplenty. This from Gareth Richards (@garethmr): "Sounds like Colin Craig is going to need a binding referendum to get his press sec back." And Dave Armstrong (@malosilima) tweeted: "Sits vac: Press sec. Must be bright, good with hair and be able to spell Gomorrah, promiscuous & referenda correctly. No science grads plse."
