Fergus Finlay seeks Labour presidential nomination

[jackryan]

Don't know if Finlay has the personality for a long campaign, while Michael D is a definite campaigner. Does anyone else think that Fergus Finlay and Nick Robinson were separated at birth? It might be tricky for Norris to get the nomination.

Norris should be concentrating on the ind councillors! If Dana & Nally could do it why can't he? He should be targeting 10 councillors and have proposers and seconders in place and call every other councillor and persuade them to at the least abstain! This will involve hard work and doing a bit of listening, but it will also test him and see if he is really serious!

[jackryan]

Sorry meant 10 councils!

[nonpartyboy]

I was down in Ballykisteen at the ACCC Conference earlier this year.

We were addressed at some length and with great modesty and charm by a guest speaker. I have to say that his compassion for our older citizens, as well as his enthusiasm for the younger generation, was unforgettable. I spoke to him over a pint that evening, and - for a man with his achievements - he was disarmingly modest.

He brought more fame to Ireland than most, was a wonderful ambassador already for his country, is a superb role-model for our young people, and lifted the spirits of this nation more than most. I said to myself on the drive home - that's the man that someone should propose for Uachtarán na hÉireann, and - if it came to an election - I think he would be unbeatable.

His name...Packie Bonner video Packie Bonner's penalty save against Romania - soccer, world cup - videos Ireland.com

I would vote for anybody who didn't come from the political establishment as would half the country i'd say, as they have all failed us to one degree or another. as hooky put it, he'd go on a ticket of "anyone but them". It would be perfect, to show the political establishment exactly what the people think of them.

[MoggyMcG]

Finlay's presidential run is definitely in the sidings permanently...to rust away and thank God for that!

[blackpitts]

Finlay's presidential run is definitely in the sidings permanently...to rust away and thank God for that!

why do you say it's in the sidings permanently?

[lostexpectation]

is there some expectation now that presidents get two terms? if so would labour not go for fergus who could manage that as opposed to higgins who already said he wouldn't

[Magror14]

Oh gawd...I spent a couple of hours in Finlay's company once. He was "lecturing" us on how to "handle" the media. He was patronizing, oily, insincere and a quintessential smart-hole. For President? Yeuch...don't think so!

He is good at the negative polemic but when it comes to the positive all embracing vision I dont think he has it.

[MoggyMcG]

He is good at the negative polemic but when it comes to the positive all embracing vision I dont think he has it.

You have it in one!