Presidential Election 2025

I think most people in this country - if they answer the questions honestly, they will find themselves being more compatible with HH

I think you would have to give some really outlandish statements for the app, for it to say you agree more with CC

It really is going to come down to whether or not people can stomach voting for someone as bland as humphreys; in order to prevent a radical far out candidate like Connolly, from being elected

It might deter the government from necessary upgrading of our defence forces, if they fear people will think it's what CC calls the military industrial complex.

Why do they put things like this behind a paywall?

I did the Which Candidate one and matched with CC 73% compared to 52% for HH.

This is a candidate who answered a Ukraine/Russia question about the causes of the invasion, by saying that she always condemns Genocide committed by Israel. In plain english, i encourage anyone who disagrees with this, to listen to the radio and televised debates. Its all in there. Before getting around to condemning Russia, she makes a case against 'European Militarism', and 'Israel'. If it isnt false equivalencies, its dodging topics.

And the other big move by CC and her supporters, is always claiming that she is being 'smeared' - by journalists and people who have the temerity to quote her, in context! It must be a global first when it comes to smear campaigns, using actual facts and recorded statements! Shocking stuff

Its interesting to note that CC supporters have always waxed lyrical about the principled candidacy of Catherine Connolly. But she is more than capable of side stepping questions, and dodging difficult topics.

The only reason that CC is winning, and may ultimately be elected, is the woeful candidacies of FG and FF - and the fact that SF and Labour made the catastrophic decision to back her.

Agreed, you have to have a bit of plámás for the role. No matter what political views a person has.

Gavin I thought would be great at that aspect. But the political spotlight unnerved him entirely. Pointless if you can’t talk with confidence

I don’t like either remaining candidate either. But as seems a common theme, I am not voting for who I think is best suited for the office. But who I think is the least worst.

Agreed but i suppose i meant that, regarding the Irish Times questionaire -

https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/presidential-election/votesmart-take-our-test-to-find-out-whether-catherine-connolly-or-heather-humphreys-best-aligns-with-your-views/a1537193874.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawNckXdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvCzJ6gyjPhdGPsY-kkqQImwUJm8_0juzwhJlRLpBpnjL3fLXbjlUO0N3Y7Z_aem_xeTElprBWQIN_x8JOGz0JQ

Iv played around with the questions more than once, changing from Strongly agree, to just agree, and then Neutral. I cannot get this app to state that i have more in common with CC, than i do with Humphreys. When i answer honestly, I get 74% HH and 63% CC - and i can get the gap down to 5% if i change my views to neutral - but at no point has it come back sayingi have more in common with Connolly's views, than i do Humphreys.

I honestly think that tells a story - but of course, the IT will be attacked as being 'biased' and engaged in a 'smear' etc

She made it perfectly clear on the RTÉ interview that she wouldn’t be keeping her mouth shut and would be speaking on behalf of the Irish people -make of that what you will - but if she ends up speaking the way she is right now, it will be a train wreck

In fairness, that kinda is a reflection on the person hearing the statements.

You have after all made up quotes from what she has said.

The job of dealing with Trump requires someone who is diplomatically skilled. The ability to see past his spitefulness, and remain 'onside' despite personal feelings. This is a job for a diplomat.

Even dealing with other world leaders will require similar abilities. Putting Irelands best foot forward, maintaining and strengthening Ireland relationships with other states, and non-state actors.

• Accusing German of creating a military industrial complex.
• Comparing them to Hiterite Germany circa 1930s
• Saying that Ursula von der Leyen stands with war criminals.
• Saying NATO is responsible for Russian invasion of Ukraine
• the US is an imperial power.

Are these indications of good diplomatic prowess?

Correction- we’ve made reasonable assumptions based on a public figure who wants to be our president and is speaking to us - if what she says is not clear, continually and to many, then really, this is all the pre-voting signs required to rule her out as not appropriate to hold the position of president- it’s actually very simple and clear when you stand back and reflect .

“And the other big move by CC and her supporters, is always claiming that she is being 'smeared' “

She’s exalted towards sainthood in the eyes of her supporters - It’s the “left” version of Trump and MAGA- they’re using the same playbook

That could happen with HH so.
Or Martin or Harris.

Didn't Harris shoot his mouth off and call the man a 'ghoul'? Humphreys has attracted a defamation suit and she isn't even President yet.

You used a quote which turned out to be made up, i.e. she NEVER said what you claimed.

If things have to be explained to you continually, generally the problem is you.

Attracted a defamation suit. Says he. Without referencing the TD in question nor his party. It is right up Murphy’s alley pantomime politics.