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The C&H Irish presidential election discussion thread

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  • #32
    MavisDavis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭MavisDavis


    Yeah, but even if the President had any power he wouldn't be of any use. Gallagher hasn't a hope of getting nominated never mind elected.


  • #33
    unknown13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭unknown13


    MavisDavis wrote: »
    Gallagher hasn't a hope of getting nominated never mind elected.

    You cannot say that considering that Fianna Fail councillors are proposing that he be supported by two councils (Longford, Clare) that I have seen / heard rumors for.


  • #34
    MavisDavis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭MavisDavis


    unknown13 wrote: »
    You cannot say that considering that Fianna Fail councillors are proposing that he be supported by two councils (Longford, Clare) that I have seen / heard rumors for.

    Two councils is not enough. I think I can say with almost 100% certainty that Seán Gallagher will not be our next President.


  • #35
    unknown13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭unknown13


    MavisDavis wrote: »
    Two councils is not enough. I think I can say with almost 100% certainty that Seán Gallagher will not be our next President.

    He needs another two. But if he doesn't get the support of Four councils, there is a chance he could be Fianna Fail's candidate.


  • #36
    MavisDavis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭MavisDavis


    unknown13 wrote: »
    He needs another two. But if he doesn't get the support of Four councils, there is a chance he could be Fianna Fail's candidate.

    Even if that were to happen (and it's unlikely seeing as Crowley is a party member), do you really think a Fianna Fáil candidate is going to be taking up residence in the Áras? They're still not the most liked people in the country..


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  • #37
    unknown13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭unknown13


    MavisDavis wrote: »
    Even if that were to happen (and it's unlikely seeing as Crowley is a party member), do you really think a Fianna Fáil candidate is going to be taking up residence in the Áras? They're still not the most liked people in the country..

    If Cox gets Fine Gael's nomination. I think it is a strong possibility.


  • #38
    MavisDavis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭MavisDavis


    unknown13 wrote: »
    If Cox gets Fine Gael's nomination. I think it is a strong possibility.

    There'd be war within the party if Cox got the nomination. Parachuting doesn't seem to work for Fine Gael, they should know that by now. Besides, it's not like they need him; there are good candidates within the party.

    Gallagher would be no match for Higgins and Norris, in my book. I think they'll be the front-runners if Norris gets a nomination.


  • #39
    unknown13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭unknown13


    MavisDavis wrote: »
    There'd be war within the party if Cox got the nomination. Parachuting doesn't seem to work for Fine Gael, they should know that by now. Besides, it's not like they need him; there are good candidates within the party.

    Gallagher would be no match for Higgins and Norris, in my book. I think they'll be the front-runners if Norris gets a nomination.

    It seems alot of the members don't like him because he is an ex PD'er.

    I can't see Norris getting nominated and I think Higgins won't win.

    In my eyes it is down to the Fine Gael nominee and the Fianna Fail nominee.


  • #40
    Screaminmidget
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,059 ✭✭✭Screaminmidget


    I must register for voting... :eek: :P


  • #41
    unknown13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭unknown13


    Sean Gallagher now has the support of Three county councils and it is therefore looking likely that he will appear on the ballot paper.


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  • #42
    MavisDavis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭MavisDavis


    unknown13 wrote: »
    Sean Gallagher now has the support of Three county councils and it is therefore looking likely that he will appear on the ballot paper.

    If he wins the race for the Áras, I will eat my hat, sir.


  • #43
    unknown13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭unknown13


    O Dowd has pulled out and I have requested his name be removed from the list in the first post.


  • #44
    Pigwidgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,590 ✭✭✭Pigwidgeon


    I'm just on my phone at the mo, but once I get to a computer I'll change it :)


  • #45
    unknown13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭unknown13


    Avril Doyle has pulled out and Fine Gael are picking their candidate tomorrow. I am hoping Cox doesn't get the nomination.


  • #46
    unknown13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭unknown13


    Mitchell is FG's nomination. Mods can you change the OP. Thanks.


  • #47
    fleeflyfloflum
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭fleeflyfloflum


    I'm rather sad my politically clueless friends will be able to vote in the election, having been born in September/Early October and I won't. :(

    *Mutters about ageism*


  • #48
    Cakes.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,152 ✭✭✭Cakes.


    Has Sean Gallagher got the formal support of any Council yet ?


  • #49
    unknown13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭unknown13


    He has been told he has the support off a few councils but I don't think they have formally nominated him.


  • #50
    Cakes.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,152 ✭✭✭Cakes.


    unknown13 wrote: »
    He has been told he has the support off a few councils but I don't think they have formally nominated him.

    Yeh, thought that!


  • #51
    flyswatter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,625 ✭✭✭flyswatter


    Norris's campaign in a lot of trouble after todays revelations.

    http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0731/norrisd.html


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  • #52
    bythewoods
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,361 ✭✭✭bythewoods


    As I've said on this thread before, I like Norris. I do. But I won't be voting for him as president, and this whole letter thing just makes me more sure of that.

    He obviously didn't mean any malice, he was trying to protect someone he loved- but how stupidly close-sighted is this whole thing? He lacks judgement and he lacks a certain maturity.

    Not only are his chances of presidency ruined here, but surely his role of Senator has to be questioned now too?

    Telling people you don't want to vote for Norris always draws out a few "You're such a homophobe" comments, but that really isn't the case. I couldn't give a toss about his sexuality, it's his lack of diplomacy that bothers me.


  • #53
    Duffy the Vampire Slayer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,384 ✭✭✭Duffy the Vampire Slayer


    There's talk of Robert Ballagh being nominated by Sinn Fein and the ULA. Nothing official on this yet though.


  • #54
    bythewoods
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,361 ✭✭✭bythewoods


    Well, that would certainly be a complete waste of time and money. There's not a chance a candidate put forward by SF and the ULA has a hope of being elected in Ireland.


  • #55
    Duffy the Vampire Slayer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,384 ✭✭✭Duffy the Vampire Slayer


    Oh not a chance. I can only assume they're trying to create publicity by having a candidate in the race.


  • #56
    MavisDavis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭MavisDavis


    To be honest, I see that as Sinn Féin saying "we should hold the presidency for 2016, because the rest of you aren't as Irish as we are".

    Yeah, ok, back in your box.


  • #57
    Pygmalion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,082 ✭✭✭Pygmalion


    MavisDavis wrote: »
    To be honest, I see that as Sinn Féin saying "we should hold the presidency for 2016, because the rest of you aren't as Irish as we are".

    Yeah, ok, back in your box.

    Of course they should, are you not proud to be oirish like?


  • #58
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 31,073 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    MavisDavis wrote: »
    To be honest, I see that as Sinn Féin saying "we should hold the presidency for 2016, because the rest of you aren't as Irish as we are".

    Yeah, ok, back in your box.

    As long as they don't invade my new message-board with their narrow view of Irish-ness, I'll be happy.


  • #59
    MavisDavis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭MavisDavis


    Insect Overlord wrote: »
    As long as they don't invade my new message-board with their narrow view of Irish-ness, I'll be happy.

    You have a new message-board?! I had no idea! :P What's it called again?


    I have no idea who I'll vote for now. I was set on voting for Norris, but it seems unlikely that he'll get a nomination now. I also don't know if I could vote for him any more anyway.


  • #60
    unknown13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,659 ✭✭✭unknown13


    Be interesting to see who FF make as their candidate now Norris's campaign looks doomed.


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  • #61
    randylonghorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,509 ✭✭✭✭randylonghorn


    bythewoods wrote: »
    As I've said on this thread before, I like Norris. I do. But I won't be voting for him as president, and this whole letter thing just makes me more sure of that.

    He obviously didn't mean any malice, he was trying to protect someone he loved- but how stupidly close-sighted is this whole thing? He lacks judgement and he lacks a certain maturity.

    Not only are his chances of presidency ruined here, but surely his role of Senator has to be questioned now too?

    Telling people you don't want to vote for Norris always draws out a few "You're such a homophobe" comments, but that really isn't the case. I couldn't give a toss about his sexuality, it's his lack of diplomacy that bothers me.
    I think that's fair comment tbh.

    I think he's shown a lack of judgement which I have o say surprised me somewhat, though I always thought he lived a bit too much in an academic ivory tower for his own good.

    Unfortunately, some people have been attacking him from the start very much on the homophobic agenda ... it's been obvious on the AH thread for example.

    That doesn't mean that anyone who says "no, maybe not the right man for the job" is being homophobic. True equality means that we accept that people who are gay can be be just as idiotic and fallible as the rest of us!


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