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In June 1984, a drunk Robert Muldoon surprised many by calling a snap election to be held in one month's time on July 14.
The Former PM believed he could catch the unprepared opposition Labour Party off guard, but instead, his gamble backfired, resulting in a substantial defeat for the National Party.
The Former PM believed he could catch the unprepared opposition Labour Party off guard, but instead, his gamble backfired, resulting in a substantial defeat for the National Party.
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