easypazz wrote: » He was also a FF candidate at one stage. Means by default it is impossible to class him as "great"
FrancieBrady wrote: » He's as good a pundit as any.
is_that_so wrote: » Hmm, on the day - analysis of the count! Garrett was very good too.
FrancieBrady wrote: » Michael Martin should be in education. His facility at 'revision' is unparalleled! He's on So'R at the moment.
Suckit wrote: » Saying 'Sean' almost as much as yer wan from the swing.
Faugheen wrote: » I like Yates’ predictions because I’m a real nerd for the geographical breakdowns and who it can benefit/impact. I don’t take them too seriously but they are something different to listen to rather than the parties all saying the same nonsense every day.
easypazz wrote: » Paddy power are probably as good as you will get, I think its about 49 FF and 43 FG. Any "great" pollster won't go too far wrong if they steal a prediction from paddy power.
Faugheen wrote: » In fairness to Yates, he called Boxer Moran, Gino Kenny and Mick Barry in 2016 when the bookies had them as 8th or 9th in their odds. Mick Barry in particular was given no hope by the bookies. It’s not just the predictions he makes, it’s the reasoning behind them which is what makes it interesting. He’s clearly not just going off by odds from the bookies. At the moment, he has Imelda Munster (1/14 with the bookies) to lose her seat in Louth in expense of a 9/4 FF candidate.
gormdubhgorm wrote: » Yeah I remember the last election Yates seemed to have a great feel for what was going on the ground. Also is able to give insight to the listener about the reality of statements and behind the scenes stuff.
Calhoun wrote: » I watched the prime time debate lastnight and ill be honest out of the lot of them the Independent lady ( don't know her name) was strongest amongst them and seem to know her facts. Saorise was definitely the worst of them all and it was cringe worthy television. I am surprised it hasn't been picked up more by the media. The FG and FF candidates seemed a bit off, the FG candidate seemed to be droning on with rapid statistics but didn't get a sense that he actually emphasised with what people were saying and why they were angry. The FF candidate tried to avoid a question or two before he was pulled back. Then they both tried to have an argument. Decent debate and was well moderated.
An Ciarraioch wrote: » Ironically, Catherine Murphy was probably more communicative in five minutes with Brian Dobson, than Shortall was for the two hours on Monday.
Suckit wrote: » Has anyone seen a video of Leo answering 'questions' going around? Jesus. What is that supposed to achieve?? :eek: My mother jsut sent it to me on Whatsapp... Guaranteed to be bad if she is ripping the P*ss out of it. I don't even understand the thinking behind it if it's real.
Gamb!t wrote: » No,whats he saying?
Hippykitten wrote: » Another debate on tonight (Primetime)
Jinglejangle69 wrote: » The country is fine. Stop with the hyperbole. Nowhere is some magical land of bliss and every country has problems, most worst than Ireland.
SafeSurfer wrote: » Who’s on tonight? Is it all the left wing parties?
ChikiChiki wrote: » This is exactly the attitude that means we will never reach our full potential. We know the country is not a **** heap jesus christ we are in a better position than 98% of the human race by being born here. But my god the country is not fine ffs. Health, infrastructure, housing supply falling apart at the seams. Gross fiscal mismanagement over the years means the chickens are coming home to roost. Whatever happened to aspiring to be the best we can be instead of just accepting mediocrity.
Calhoun wrote: » Indeed the country works really well when your able bodied and don't require help but falls down greatly when it does.
I Am The Law wrote: » Correct, we're 100 years behind where we could be.
