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Michael Logan's avatar

I see there's another Mary starting to make moves around the FF paddock.

I'd put her at 1000/1.

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Deirdre Mooney's avatar

A lovely descriptive context setting of the role. Thanks Tull!

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The Irish Politics Newsletter's avatar

You're very welcome Dierdre. Thanks for reading.

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QM Liam's avatar

Cant wait till you get to the "Meat and Potatoes" of they types of candidates most suitable for the role and the scandals surrounding previous campaigns.

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The Mighty Librarian's avatar

That’s a really good breakdown. Thanks for sharing!

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Bill Gallagher's avatar

Thanks. I needed this. When someone is asked about running for “the Aras” is that equivalent to running for the White House over here? Should we Foreign Birth Registry blow ins be eligible to vote for President?

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The Irish Politics Newsletter's avatar

That's a tricky one Bill. A lot of people in Ireland are afraid of Irish Americans voting for a Trump like character. Also if you're not paying taxes in the country should you get a vote?

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Alan Grieve's avatar

The Irish presidency is the most common model for an Australian presidency if we become a republic.

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John Webb's avatar

Uncle Tim's Cabin

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