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Senator David Norris plans to re-enter race for President

  • 11-09-2011 09:04PM
    #1
    GodlessInfidel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 372 ✭✭


    http://www.independent.ie/national-news/senator-david-norris-plans-to-reenter-race-for-president-2873139.html
    SENATOR David Norris is about to make a sensational declaration to re-enter the race for the presidency, the Sunday Independent can reveal.

    Mr Norris reconsidered his decision to withdraw after a consistent outpouring of public support, the urgings by independent TDs and senators and now the dramatic confirmation that some FF Oireachtas members will support his bid for a nomination.

    Mr Norris, who returned to Ireland yesterday, will tonight hold a meeting with his advisers, some time after which the announcement is expected, possibly on Friday, when he appears on 'The Late, Late Show'.

    As the political choreography of his re-entry was being finalised, a compelling argument emerged in the form of the Fianna Fail support for his candidature.

    A senior Fianna Fail figure told the Sunday Independent last night that from a political point of view it would be advantageous to the party.

    "We haven't got our own candidate and given the level of public support for Norris I think it would play well to nominate him," he said.

    "I think the party leadership would turn a blind eye if some TDs or senators signed his papers.
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  • #2
    phasers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,159 ✭✭✭✭phasers


    Fianna Fail support him?

    Damn and I almost considered voting for him


  • #3
    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    This is new.


  • #4
    AnamGlas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 593 ✭✭✭AnamGlas


    He's fierce determined to get into the Aras.


  • #5
    Zillah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,369 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    That is extraordinarily brave and completely unexpected.


  • #6
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Its a race - which one will be locked first - me or this thread! LOL :D

    *Cough* http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056379869


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  • #7
    Cynical Apathy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭Cynical Apathy


    Lets hope people are smart enough not to vote for him.


  • #8
    phasers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,159 ✭✭✭✭phasers


    Biggins wrote: »
    Its a race - which one will be locked first - me or this thread! LOL :D
    I believe in you Biggins, get drinking!


  • #9
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    phasers wrote: »
    I believe in you Biggins, get drinking!

    Hic* O..kay Cheers! :D


  • #10
    Sparks43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,074 ✭✭✭Sparks43


    Love to see him back in the race


    Shut the Homophobes up for a while


  • #11
    alchemist33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,969 ✭✭✭✭alchemist33


    Just when I was thinking, "Who the f**k do I vote for to keep SF out?"


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  • #12
    KeithAFC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,239 ✭✭✭✭KeithAFC


    His views on Rome and the Pope are the perfect example as to why people should vote for him in the ROI. I think he would represent the revolution against Rome in the Republic.


  • #13
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Sparks43 wrote: »
    Love to see him back in the race

    Shut the Homophobes up for a while

    Back under your bridge!


  • #14
    Sparks43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,074 ✭✭✭Sparks43


    Biggins wrote: »
    Back under your bridge!

    The People should be the one to decide who is elected

    That is all


  • #15
    Liam Byrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,152 ✭✭✭✭Liam Byrne


    It's the Sindo, so I doubt that it's true.

    If it is, it shows that FF are still happy to support people who do despicable and unacceptable things.


  • #16
    Stinicker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,098 ✭✭✭Stinicker


    Sparks43 wrote: »
    Love to see him back in the race


    Shut the Homophobes up for a while

    I'm actually quite homophobic and was going to vote for him, and would vote for him still if he gets the nomination. He comes across as quite learned and cultured, his sexuality dosen't really bother me, I feel he has been effectivley shut out of the race and that to me is not democracy and if the village drunkard wants to run for President he should be allowed and getting nominated like this is a stupid undemocratic system. He really believes in his politics and Gay Mitchell thinks he can be some sort of DeValera like goon which he won't. Michael D. if elected will damage relations with the US and he is just too mouthy for my liking. David Norris fits the bill for me.


  • #17
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Liam Byrne wrote: »
    It's the Sindo, so I doubt that it's true.

    If it is, it shows that FF are still happy to support people who do despicable and unacceptable things.

    The only people that would be shocked by that revelation, would be FF actual supporters! :D


  • #18
    TheBegotten
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 541 ✭✭✭TheBegotten


    If he gets FF backing, I wont have anybody to vote for. Just when i thought we could have honourable politicians :mad:


  • #19
    Cicero
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,144 ✭✭✭✭Cicero


    Well..he was at an organised "walk" in aid of Arthritis sufferers in the Phoenix Park in May so if he hasn't reached the Aras at this stage......


  • #20
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 43,009 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    Yeay, the race is interesting again.

    Not that I'm voting for anyone. But at least I have some semblence of caring again in seeing who wins.


  • #21
    force eleven
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,039 ✭✭✭force eleven


    A cynical and misguided attempt if true. Hardly re-entering triumphantly is he? More like slinking back in,tail between legs,on the ragged coat tails of FF .Very un-Presidential. IMHO.

    Hope the people recognise this move for what it's worth.:mad:


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  • #22
    Sparks43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,074 ✭✭✭Sparks43


    Stinicker wrote: »
    I'm actually quite homophobic and was going to vote for him, and would vote for him still if he gets the nomination. He comes across as quite learned and cultured, his sexuality dosen't really bother me, I feel he has been effectivley shut out of the race and that to me is not democracy and if the village drunkard wants to run for President he should be allowed and getting nominated like this is a stupid undemocratic system. He really believes in his politics and Gay Mitchell thinks he can be some sort of DeValera like goon which he won't. Michael D. if elected will damage relations with the US and he is just too mouthy for my liking. David Norris fits the bill for me.

    Well fair play to you

    If you can put your feelings on his sexuality to one side and look at him as a man and a candidate you have shown a degree of maturity that quite a high amount of AH posters on this issue lack.

    I am not gay myself but i see others as equals and dont judge or predjudice


  • #23
    johngalway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,271 ✭✭✭✭johngalway


    News said that FF will not let it's members individually support candidates.

    The talk about voting for or Norris is premature. He has to get a nomination yet, and after what's happened I don't think it's possible.


  • #24
    woodoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,219 ✭✭✭woodoo


    KeithAFC wrote: »
    His views on Rome and the Pope are the perfect example as to why people should vote for him in the ROI. I think he would represent the revolution against Rome in the Republic.

    Who would have thought a gay Protestant would be a likely Irish President.


  • #25
    tolosenc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc


    He'll probably get elected and all. Just goes to show how stupid Irish people are, and how the majority want to appear progressive* at all costs.



    *The fact that his sexuality is a factor in a decision to vote for him shows a lack of progress, imo.


  • #26
    Liam Byrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,152 ✭✭✭✭Liam Byrne


    woodoo wrote: »
    Who would have thought a gay Protestant would be a likely Irish President.

    Personally couldn't care less about either of those aspects.

    I have a major problem with his expressed views and damn stupid abuse of his position, though.


  • #27
    Tesco Massacre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 814 ✭✭✭Tesco Massacre


    Liam Byrne wrote: »
    It's the Sindo, so I doubt that it's true.

    If it is, it shows that FF are still happy to support people who do despicable and unacceptable things.

    Pah! You people are so judgemental.

    What's the point of being a politician if you can't use your influence to get your former gay lover off a rape charge in Israel?


  • #28
    PseudoFamous
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,514 ✭✭✭PseudoFamous


    Tesco Massacre wrote: »
    What's the point of being a politician if you can't use your influence to get your former gay lover off a rape charge in Israel?

    coke 'n' hookers rent boys


  • #29
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Tesco Massacre wrote: »
    Pah! You people are so judgmental.

    Welcome to the Internet. We hope you enjoy your stay. Fasten your seat-belt - its going to be a bumpy ride!


  • #30
    Up de Barrs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 132 ✭✭Up de Barrs


    Sparks43 wrote: »
    Love to see him back in the race


    Shut the Homophobes up for a while

    Just because someone doesnt want to see him as President doesnt make the homophobic. I fully support the gay rights agenda and the sooner we legislate for marriage equality the better and I would like a gay man or woman as President some day but I think that by his words and actions David Norris has shown himself to be unsuitable for the role.


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  • #31
    Liam Byrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,152 ✭✭✭✭Liam Byrne


    Biggins wrote: »
    Tesco Massacre wrote: »
    Pah! You people are so judgmental.

    Welcome to the Internet. We hope you enjoy your stay. Fasten your seat-belt - its going to be a bumpy ride!

    [ double-checks that it is AH ]

    Quoting Nasri chat-up lines at the secondary school now ?


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