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If FINE GAEL did so well?

Nolanger · 2011-02-27 20:58:10

How come three of their outgoing TDs lost their seats? Was this intentional, some kind of strategy, or were they just unpopular as individuals?

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27-02-2011 9:58pm

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Nolanger

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How come three of their outgoing TDs lost their seats? Was this intentional, some kind of strategy, or were they just unpopular as individuals?

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#2 27-02-2011 10:01pm
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Because there are such things as other candidates, and no election can ever be taken for granted.

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#3 27-02-2011 10:07pm
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In the three constituencies they lost their seats a new Fine Gael candidate won one instead.

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