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Thread: 2009: is it time for Labour?

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    Quote Originally Posted by greengoddess View Post
    Absolutley, as of now, three MEP's!
    Warmest congratulations. De Rossa's win was obvious. Yours less so, i thought on a previous thread in april that you would poll well and be very transfer friendly but you won very well after a good campaign. But alan kelly's win was a stunner. No wonder Gilmore is happy.
    If the banks are out for a bail,
    and Lenny's efforts end up as a fail,
    when the Somer does come,
    to the Country they'll run,
    And leave a Fine mess for the Gael.

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    In the 2007 general election, labour persuaded 208,000 to turnout to vote for them. This year, in the euroelections, they persuaded over 250,000 to do so. (by contrast the FG figures are a drop from 550,000 to 495,000 this time).
    If the banks are out for a bail,
    and Lenny's efforts end up as a fail,
    when the Somer does come,
    to the Country they'll run,
    And leave a Fine mess for the Gael.

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    Certainly, if Kerry is any indicator, Labour finally look like winning back the rural constituencies they lost in '97. If the O'Brien and Spring camps mobilise together instead of in-fighting, they look well capable of winning the North seat back from Ferris (the most likely target), and while Sheahan is firmly entrenched in the South, Marie Moloney will be a long-term contender.

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    Quote Originally Posted by magic_norhan View Post
    Absolutely not - Dermot Ahernes hatchet job to the Equality Authority would make this impossible
    Oh get real. They were able to go into governments with a post Beef Tribunal Reynolds and with John Bruton (remembering his record at Finance?) leading them. If the numbers dicatate they will go into government with whoever needs them. I would personally find the thought of Labour in government deeply depressing as the top priority for this country has to be competativness and Labour's connection with Trade Unions would be a major millstone.
    The Mahon Tribunal found Olivia Mitchell to have received an inappropriate payment from Frank Dunlop at the time of the 1992 Election. F.G. Gael has taken no action against her.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keith-M View Post
    ...Labour's connection with Trade Unions would be a major millstone.
    Oh? In what way?

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