However , Gair was regarded as too liberal to gain majority support within the party .
In 1980 , when a number of party dissidents began to plot against Muldoon 's leadership , Gair was on the list of potential replacements .
Gair was regarded as too liberal to gain majority support within the party .
In 1980 , when a number of party dissidents began to plot against Muldoon 's leadership , Gair was on the list of potential replacements .