In my opinion, she was elected primarily cos she was the FF candidate. The opinion she was the best of a poor field does not conflict with the first
I'm not sure how Mary McAleese being the 'best of a poor field' means that her FF connection got her the votes??
In my opinion, she was elected primarily cos she was the FF candidate. The opinion she was the best of a poor field does not conflict with the first
I thought Finlay was good, but the others left a lot to be desired. I think Mary Davis has strangled her own campaign at birth by talking about blocking bills that aren't equal enough for her liking.Did anyone see the potential presidents on the Frontline last night? It was a very uninspiring line up, I thought.
BrillBest quote of the year on David Norris came from the chairman of Carlow Co.Council after Norris visited there yesterday canvassing support
" he doesn't have a bad bone in his body but he has some quare ideas"
Did anyone see the potential presidents on the Frontline last night? It was a very uninspiring line up, I thought.
Agree. A couple of the candidates didnt seem to be aware of what the Presidents role is - talking about 'making changes' etc and what sounded like making policy decisions (which is unconstitutional). Presidents primary role is to be the citizens watchdog on the Government to make sure that legislation passed is constitutional. Secondary role is to be the public face of Ireland Inc..
I thought Finlay was good, but the others left a lot to be desired.
Is there any chance that someone else might come with a late charge?
I'm voting Michael D, let the West awake!
Hope he tones down the poetry though, his speeches can be a bit long winded
I think what we need at the moment is a President who will project a dynamic, forward looking image of Ireland. I don't think he's the man for the job.
Gift Grub would have a field day with Michael D!
I'm surprised there was such a huge gap between Finlay and himself in the voting. I guess he's worked directly with a lot of the TDs over the years, and would have more personal contact. I'd have thought that Finlay was a lot more electable though - he has a lot more common sense. Michael D is a bit of a loose cannon. I can't see him attacting a huge vote.I see he got the nomination. Huge backward step if he gets in, in my view.
I'm surprised there was such a huge gap between Finlay and himself in the voting. I guess he's worked directly with a lot of the TDs over the years, and would have more personal contact. I'd have thought that Finlay was a lot more electable though - he has a lot more common sense. Michael D is a bit of a loose cannon. I can't see him attacting a huge vote.
I'm surprised there was such a huge gap between Finlay and himself in the voting. I guess he's worked directly with a lot of the TDs over the years, and would have more personal contact. I'd have thought that Finlay was a lot more electable though - he has a lot more common sense. Michael D is a bit of a loose cannon. I can't see him attacting a huge vote.
1 member 1 vote applies to leadership elections (unlike any other party), and to selection conventions for Dail or local election candidates.Whatever happened to 1 member 1 vote?
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