Irish Elections - Referendum, Presidential, and General (polling or byelections)

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I still can't believe that Fine Gael are actually running Gay Mitchell as their candidate, BTW. He hasn't got a chance.

When was the last time the Fine Gael candidate did have a chance? 1973?

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Given that Sinn Féin is the opposition party that isn't Fianna Fáil (and also the republican party that isn't Fianna Fáil), it's not surprising that it's polling well.

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In any other country Gallagher being in first place would be inexplicable. Here it seems like the natural order is being restored.

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RTE One will be broadcasting special election programmes at 1100 (0600 EDT), 1500 (1000 EDT) and 2030 (1530 EDT) with RTE News broadcasting the whole thing from start to finish on Friday as well. BBC Parliament do not appear to be simulcasting anything (but that might change as today goes on) so if you do not want to be tied to a computer and you live in the UK you can either a) have a aerial that points towards the Irish Republic or b) tune to channel 0160 on Sky for RTE Radio 1, 0164 for RTE 2FM or if you fancy your Gaelic skills 0166 for RTE R na G

Argh. Perennially disappointed with the Beeb's (non-existent) election coverage.

Which, given the number of Irish citizens here, is not exactly excusable...

Do Irish citizens care about the Irish presidential election?

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So Donegal is Sinn Féin country now, then? I suppose it was a matter of time.

Without meaning to brag, I have maps up for every presidential election. 1966 and 73 are very similar.

I can't include links yet but someone else here might be able to.

I've been reading your blog for a few months now. It's excellent stuff. Good work!

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Utterly predictable, isn't it? This was bound to happen when Labour attached itself to Fine Gael and whatever liberal policies they might pursue. The question now is whether Sinn Féin is so unpalatable to the majority of the electorate that it can't consistently poll in second place.

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I want to see Sinn Féin top the poll at the next election. It would be fascinating.

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Conceivably SF could work with any of the parties except FG, no?

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Why is there a box in the middle there? There are only two options.

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Something Labour should think about (but won't):

http://rawsonsmediablog.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/why-labour-faired-so-poorly/

The comparison of Labour to the Greens is well worth considering.