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    Schock als Mairead McGuinness von Fine Gaels aus dem Präsidentenrennen herauszieht
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    Schock als Mairead McGuinness von Fine Gaels aus dem Präsidentenrennen herauszieht


    Schock als Mairead McGuinness von Fine Gaels aus dem Präsidentenrennen herauszieht

    https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/shock-as-fine-gaels-mairead-mcguinness-pulls-out-of-presidential-race/a674563172.html

    Von Willing-Departure115

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    1. Willing-Departure115 on

      Seems she got some sort of a health scare, put her in the hospital, and pulling out.

      Throws the race in the air a bit.

      Hope she recovers well whatever it was.

    2. SeanB2003 on

      Sean Kelly has been spotted dancing a jig down whatever street the little pissing boy statue is on in Brussels.

    3. qwerty_1965 on

      FG to co-opt someone else or sit it out? Was anyone considered before McGuiness?

    7. poppadomnom on

      Since it’s a paywall, this is what she has said:
      „This decision is not lightly taken and follows a stay in hospital last week.

      „My priority now is my health. Given that the election is in a short couple of months, I do not believe that I have the strength to give the campaign my all.“.

    8. Bill_Badbody on

      Really throws the cat amongst the pigeons in one way, in another way Sean Kelly will slot in fairly easily.

    9. miju-irl on

      On a human level, I wish her the best of health and hope she recovers quickly and fully.

      On a political level, I’m delighted

    15. methodicalyeti on

      Somewhere in Europe, Sean Kelly is celebrating like he won the World Cup, just made the race a bit more of a free for all. But wishing her the best and its great she’s putting her health first!

    16. octofishdream on

      This does potentially open the door to Catherine Connolly becoming President without an election!

    17. ThinWhiteDuke00 on

      Sean Kelly would probably be a stronger candidate tbf.. consistent performer in EU elections and has a established GAA/Gaeilgeoir background.

      Wish her the best.

    21. Tough-Promotion-5144 on

      Gareth Sheridan boss call made. It’s time for the leader of our times to rise to the task.

    22. RobotIcHead on

      This actually is genuinely a shock but actually fair play to her for withdrawing, it is a 7 year term and long term health issues are a huge concern. Some politicians from everywhere would run regardless of health advice. The election dynamics have just changed for all parties now.

    23. ace_ventura45 on

      Firstly, I hope Mairead McGuiness recovers from whatever illness she has.

      Sean Kelly very likely to get the Fine Gael nod now.

      Although he’s going to be viewed as a second rate candidate now, the spare or backup guy.

      It does throw the election open for sure. The front runner gone is major.

      This is a blessing for Fianna Fáil, as attention will be taken off their candidate selection.

      I think Sean Kelly could get in on transfers, but even Mary Lou could shave it if the FFer comes in behind her.

    26. PoppedCork on

      Right decision to take under the circumstances, it will also lessen the offence some took in FG when they weren’t even in the running before

    28. AllezLesPrimrose on

      Thank god.

      The worst candidate that had a chance of actually winning.

    30. mccorkybuchek on

      Im not going to respond because A. I won’t change anybody’s opinion and B. Im not trying to. I won’t vote for him though.

    34. brentspar on

      I hope she is ok now, but the cynic in me can’t help wondering if there was something about to break and she decided to get out first.

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