2011 Presidential Election- Start of Campaign Poll

**BonnieShels** · 12/10/2011, 9:05 PM

She is trying to conduct a hatchet job on McGuinness and she's failing miserably.

Well, without doubt that was the worst "debate" in the history of politics. Dana is a spacecadet!!!

**Macy** · 13/10/2011, 8:19 AM

Didn't bother, as O'Callaghan is brutal. However, I heard the Dana end piece....

(is there a men in white coats thingy?)

**TiocfaidhArmani** · 13/10/2011, 2:32 PM

McGuinness has been grilled like that all his life, the likes of Miriam won't be a problem. I didn't see the debate but I heard she was a terrible host constantly interrupting people. Shame the likes of Dana and Davis are running, they're just boring and a waste of time really.

**Macy** · 13/10/2011, 3:22 PM

Originally Posted by TiocfaidhArmani

McGuinness has been grilled like that all his life, the likes of Miriam won't be a problem.

So why did he complain in person, and some shinners send an email to get people to complain? The commentary I've heard on it (even on Pat Kenny!) was that he is right to be peed off, but I haven't heard it suggested that he dealt with it particularly well.

I've heard a few other snippets - anyone want to deny Sean Gallagher is an unofficial FF candidate now? Even todays half arsed attempt at answering the question hours later, he still puts in a bit about Martin doing well!?!

**geysir** · 14/10/2011, 12:03 PM

McGuinness is a bit too thin skinned over the grilling. He can reply firmly and authoritative. Anyone that could take a 6 day and night interrogation at castlereagh without blinking once, you'd imagine that Miriam should not get under his skin.
If it was Bernadette mcAliskey being grilled, she would have ripped Miriam to absolute shreds.

**Spudulika** · 14/10/2011, 2:17 PM

Watched the "debate" today. What a load of crap RTE are handing out to those who fund it. MOC was awful, she showed herself up to be biased, unable to handle proper debate and while slightly better than VB or RT, she was still dreadful. She made nasty comments towards MMCG that should be brought up to the Media watchdog and she should be suspended for them. The one that sickened me most was when the candidates were bickering and MMCG said - "I'll act as peacemaker" and she sneered "you're being ironic". That is bias, that is unprofessional and RTE should be ashamed of themselves. I'm going to be back for the election and my MD vote is beginning to turn green in colour, simply to stick it up the "meejas" backsides.

**BonnieShels** · 14/10/2011, 2:43 PM

Most of what has been reported has been just Indo crap. I'm with McGuinness on this one.

I mean in the Herald yesterday Miriam was given a 9/10.

**TiocfaidhArmani** · 14/10/2011, 2:49 PM

Originally Posted by Macy

So why did he complain in person, and some shinners send an email to get people to complain? The commentary I've heard on it (even on Pat Kenny!) was that he is right to be peed off, but I haven't heard it suggested that he dealt with it particularly well.

Why does he complain? Of course he should complain if he's been treated harshly, that's not to say he's not well able for it, that's beside the point.

Most of what has been reported has been just Indo crap. I'm with McGuinness on this one.

I mean in the Herald yesterday Miriam was given a 9/10.

That sums up the Independent Group for you. That said their British version is a fantastic liberal newspaper that I buy without fail. I wish their Irish side would take note about reporting news and not their own opinions.

**BonnieShels** · 14/10/2011, 3:57 PM

The London independent is no longer owned by INM. But you are right in what you say.

Spud, agree with you that a complaint should be made.

**geysir** · 14/10/2011, 4:59 PM

There is no doubt that O'Callaghan leapt across the boundaries of equitable treatment when it came to McGuinness.
The southern reactionaries just can't restrain themselves.

Anyone got the feeling that there is another race, the race to be regarded as the most victimised candidate.
Dana is making the most effort, followed by Norris and McGuinness.
But the difference is that Dana invents the persecution.

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**Spudulika** · 14/10/2011, 9:18 PM

Dana might not have been making anything up. http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/1014/president.html

I wonder what is the exact nature of the allegations, before she went off on a solo run I liked some of what she said. She's no dummy and I'd give her a vote before MDH, he just doesn't deserve to get the job.

Anyone else think Sean Gallagher isn't crafty enough to win? I know he'll be protected to a degree by his meeja luvvy friends, same as with MDH and DN, but he's just a bit soft.

Gay Mitchell is doing the wrong thing going after MMCG, he should just stick to saying what he's done rather than try to rubbish others.

**Macy** · 15/10/2011, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by Spudulika

Dana might not have been making anything up. http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/1014/president.html

No one said she was making it up - she was nuts to put it in the public domain by default. First thing everyone did was go digging, and there it is on a US website...

**culloty82** · 15/10/2011, 7:45 PM

Looks like it'll be seven years of President Gallagher!

Gallagher 39%
Higgins 27%
McGuinness 13%
Mitchell 8%
Norris 7%
Davis 4%
Dana 2%

**geysir** · 15/10/2011, 9:09 PM

I have missed a big chunk of what Gallagher has done to attract such popularity. Or is it just the FF vote finding its way home?
It looks like Michael D has an upper limit to his popularity.

**Spudulika** · 15/10/2011, 9:14 PM

Originally Posted by geysir

There is no doubt that O'Callaghan leapt across the boundaries of equitable treatment when it came to McGuinness.
The southern reactionaries just can't restrain themselves.

Anyone got the feeling that there is another race, the race to be regarded as the most victimised candidate.
Dana is making the most effort, followed by Norris and McGuinness.
But the difference is that Dana invents the persecution.

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Originally Posted by Macy

No one said she was making it up - she was nuts to put it in the public domain by default. First thing everyone did was go digging, and there it is on a US website...

Em, actually.......Geysir kinda did. She had to put it in th epublic domain as it was about to come out anyway. Could get rough for her.

**mypost** · 15/10/2011, 9:39 PM

Originally Posted by culloty82

Looks like it'll be seven years of President Gallagher

I don't think it's over yet. Every poll seems to have a different leader. Although I'm glad to see the flip-flopper in 5th place, and his early momentum floundering.

**geysir** · 16/10/2011, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Spudulika

Em, actually.......Geysir kinda did. She had to put it in th epublic domain as it was about to come out anyway. Could get rough for her.

You are correct, Dana didn't invent the allegations.
However, she invents her victimhood. She is a classic victim.

**Macy** · 16/10/2011, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by geysir

I have missed a big chunk of what Gallagher has done to attract such popularity. Or is it just the FF vote finding its way home?

It's a bit worrying really - barely a year since they brought in the IMF, already that 40% of the electorate has forgetten and is willing to vote in someone who was on the FF NEC when the party was signing away our sovereignty! It's quite unbelievable that forgiveness has come so quick.

Caveat is that this poll was taken before he couldn't bring himself to condemn the last FF Government on Prime Time, and then lied about not having the chance to do so the next day (despite being asked several times by O'Callaghan!)