Is No 5 Jim Hopkins?

A well connected birdie has whispered to me, that the mystery number five candidate on ACT’s list may be Jim Hopkins.

I have no first hand knowledge of the accuracy of this, but if true would be a plus for ACT. Hopkins certainly seems to be close to ACT politically, and has always had a fairly strong political interest. He has been the MC for the policy focused Sounds Symposium for many years.

He would be one of the few people who could genuinely increase the party vote for a party, based on his profile. And if he did become an MP, the debating chamber would become a far funnier place to listen to.

So it will be interesting if it is true. And good for ACT if it is, in my opinion.