Elections are not decided, and never have been, by informed voters. To live in a democracy is to live in a tyranny of the casual, uninformed voter.
With figures like these, most households probably have good financial news coming in the budget.
Elections are hard, unless you have key advantages.
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published on March 2nd, 2020. With the possible exception of Simon Harris, it’s difficult to think of anybody who has personified the domestic agenda of Fine Gael over the past several years more than Kate O’Connell. When, in 2016, she unseated ex-Fine Gael TD Lucinda Creighton, it seemed to […]
If he wants to represent change, he must first deliver it. Both in tone, and in substance. There’s no sign of that to date.
Trying to “reconnect” with lost Fine Gael voters.
“I do believe that there will be a smooth transition.”
“Last night I spoke to Simon Harris.”
One TD claims it will create a “massive financial costs for Ireland.”
“Well intentioned” legislation
Whether they choose to act on that truth or simply choose to hang together remains to be seen.