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Do you think its possible if the local elections could precipitate a general election

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    #32
    RiverWilde
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    Ah no there won't be a general election ... the govt. has gone into it's wee bunker and so long as the govt. TD's obey the whip there won't be an election. They'll carry on regardless ... then they'll reap the whirlwind when they are legally obliged to call on the electorate for a mandate.

    Riv


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    #33
    mike65
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    The Greens are the key - they have 2.5% of the popular vote, 2 local seats is their lot as things stand. No doubt there will be a 'summer of reflection' in the party with pressure from whats left of the grassroots. The TDs/Senators will have to decide if they stand a better chance now or later.

    If they take a long view they would be wise to pull the plug now so they can reposition/refresh themselves. They might be viable again in 2 general elections time


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    #34
    Our man in Havana
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    They won't do the decent thing and withdraw from government. They will hang on until the bitter end.


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    #35
    LostinBlanch
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    That's my view, they wanted to get into power at any cost. Now they've found out the cost and don't want to pay it.


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    #36
    vincenzo1975
    Closed Accounts Posts: 589 ✭✭✭vincenzo1975


    well I guess this thread is well and truely answered now.

    the sheep are back in the pen, while the gov go off to the sun for a few months.

    what happened to the review in programme for government that was called for by the greens. What ahppened to Fianna Fails darkest days?

    what happened to the National anger?

    has it retreated back into the pubs to be argued over a few pints.

    calls for general elections? yeah right. the irish people deserve what they get.


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