Norris launches Presidential campaign

darkman2 · 14-03-2011 02:17PM #1

Norris launches presidential campaign

14/03/2011 - 12:24:42
The race for the Arás is underway with David Norris officially kicking off his presidential campaign today.

The Senator is hoping to secure a nomination to run in the election, which is expected to take place in October.

Before getting his name on the ballot paper though, he must secure the support of 20 Oireachtas members or four county councils.

The 19 Independent deputies elected to the 31st Dail could help his cause and he said he is already canvassing them for support.

Read more: http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/norris-launches-presidential-campaign-497216.html#ixzz1GZxufv84

Presidential elections are normally fairly benign and quiet in Ireland. I reckon this time may be different. Do you reckon Ireland is ready and will vote in an openly gay President? From my point of view the issue does not arise at all. I think David Norris would make a very good President. He is sharp, articulate, affable, with a fine sense of humour and he has achieved alot. Obviously we don't know yet exactly who else will be running but how do you see this campaign playing out? Do you think much will be made of the whole gay issue? And what groups will lead the charge on that front....will it be "the usual suspects"?

MagicMarker · 14-03-2011 02:18PM

Anyone else think this was about Chuck?

philologos · 14-03-2011 02:19PM

Hopefully the best person for the job will be elected irrespective of sexuality, race or gender. The criteria is merit as far as I see it.

Minstrel27 · 14-03-2011 02:19PM

MagicMarker wrote: »

Anyone else think this was about Chuck?

No.

AnonoBoy · 14-03-2011 02:20PM

darkman2 wrote: »

And what groups will lead the charge on that front....will it be "the usual suspects"?

These clowns have already been running a negative campaign against him for months: http://www.davidnorris4president.com/

AnonoBoy · 14-03-2011 02:20PM

MagicMarker wrote: »

Anyone else think this was about Chuck?

I was hoping it was going to be about Matt Damon's latest role myself.

Tahuti · 14-03-2011 02:21PM

I think Senator Norris is well qualified to enter the Aras.

Diabhal Beag · 14-03-2011 02:21PM

Best of luck to him

Swampy · 14-03-2011 02:22PM

He'll get my vote.

SeaFields · 14-03-2011 02:23PM

I'll be voting for him

Cookie_Monster · 14-03-2011 02:23PM

David Norris would be wasted in the role of President, pity he didn't run for the Dail, where he may actually make an impact. He does actually have a good deal of sensible suggestions about many topics.

As president how would he achieve any of that, its just a useless symbolic role that cannot accomplish any real change in legislation or society unless government have already approve it.

Ghost Buster · 14-03-2011 02:24PM

Well. I have as much interest in what he does with his genitals as I did in what either of the Marys did with theirs. He has my vote.

Son Of A Vidic · 14-03-2011 02:25PM

More irrelevance, but I thought the presidency was a woman's only position?

Biggins · 14-03-2011 02:25PM

If Norris wants to be up in the Aras it wouldn't surprise me.

Sergeant · 14-03-2011 02:26PM

Hopefully he will get the nomination, can be difficult run without party support. His comments about Cathal O'Searcaigh a number of years ago may come back to haunt him.

Boardnashea · 14-03-2011 02:27PM

I'll be voting for him.

Nodin · 14-03-2011 02:27PM

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

David Norris would be wasted in the role of President, pity he didn't run for the Dail, where he may actually make an impact. He does actually have a good deal of sensible suggestions about many topics.

As president how would he achieve any of that, its just a useless symbolic role that cannot accomplish any real change in legislation or society unless government have already approve it.

Personally, I think he'd go mad with having to keep quiet....he's not the keep quiet type, really.

Fratton Fred · 14-03-2011 02:29PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

These clowns have already been running a negative campaign against him for months: http://www.davidnorris4president.com/

I'd love to see him elected just to piss off the **** that created that website.

dolphin city · 14-03-2011 02:30PM

depends on who's in the running with him

michael D?
that big head (as in extra large size) ahearn liar

who else.

Nodin · 14-03-2011 02:31PM

dolphin city wrote: »

depends on who's in the running with him

michael D?
that big head (as in extra large size) ahearn liar

who else.

...the thing is he has to get approved to run...he may not get it.

Colmo52 · 14-03-2011 02:33PM

I for one welcome our new gay overlord.

My name is URL · 14-03-2011 02:34PM

Is he still a member of the 'Reform Movement'?

PaulieBoy · 14-03-2011 02:37PM

Boardnashea wrote: »

I'll be voting for him.

He has my vote too. Totally mess with the heads of foreign states!

Biggins · 14-03-2011 02:37PM

Nodin wrote: »

...the thing is he has to get approved to run...he may not get it.

Now THAT would be a pain in the Aras for him if so!

PaulieBoy wrote: »

He has my vote too. Totally mess with the heads of foreign states!

With the heads..?

P.S. I'm jesting - I'd vote for him too, to be honest!

bonerm · 14-03-2011 02:37PM

It'd be nice to have a Queen of Ireland once again.

Max Power1 · 14-03-2011 02:38PM

Swampy wrote: »

He'll get my vote.

Same here.

I probably would have anyway as I think he has proven himself in the senate (one of the few to do so there.) But the option of p!ssing off a few religious nutjobs in the process makes him the clear number 1 candidate IMO!

Elle Collins · 14-03-2011 02:41PM

Sergeant wrote: »

His comments about Cathal O'Searcaigh a number of years ago may come back to haunt him.

So may his comments on paedophilia:

"The law in this sphere should take in to account consent rather than age"

Or his comments on incest - He publicly stated there might be grounds for a ban in the case of girls in order to avoid genetically undesirable pregnancies.

His remarks are well publicised and easily found. If this is the man you want for your president go ahead and vote for him. I wouldn't vote for him in a million years.

Biggins · 14-03-2011 02:42PM

Elle Collins wrote: »

...I wouldn't vote for him in a million years.

I don't think he'll be running then!

Paparazzo · 14-03-2011 02:44PM

Fratton Fred wrote: »

I'd love to see him elected just to piss off the **** that created that website.

Here's a bit more about them
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/weekend/2010/0710/1224274400543.html

ronaneire · 14-03-2011 02:52PM

Another Mary in the Aras???

Nodin · 14-03-2011 02:53PM

Paparazzo wrote: »

Here's a bit more about them
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/weekend/2010/0710/1224274400543.html

A sort of Father Ted version of Westboro Baptist...

Norris launches Presidential campaign

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