Bolger quickly defeated McLay , and Gair himself took the position of deputy leader .
As two of the most experienced people in the National Party , the two were able to mobilise substantial support in favour of McLay 's main rival , Jim Bolger .
Jim Bolger quickly defeated McLay , and Gair himself took the position of deputy leader .
As two of the most experienced people in the National Party , the two were able to mobilise substantial support in favour of McLay 's main rival , Jim Bolger .