Presidency or Party? What’s next for Mary Lou McDonald—and Sinn Féin?
10 July - 20 mins
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Newstalk Daily
With the summer recess looming, Sinn Féin leads in the opinion polls. The party has led a noisy — and at times confrontational — left-wing opposition to the coalition government. And its leader enjoys strong approval ratings and widespread first-name recognition across Ireland.
So why is Mary Lou McDonald now hinting at a possible new role? Just months ago, when asked about running for president, the Dublin Central TD was quick to dismiss the idea: “It won’t be me.” This week, however, she declined to rule out the possibility entirely.
What’s changed? Could Sinn Féin nominate its leader for this autumn’s presidential election — and what might that signal about the party’s future direction?...
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