"In a political manoeuvre of breathtaking cynicism, Simon Harris yesterday instructed Fine Gael councillors to block any Independent seeking a nomination in the presidential election. Under his leadership, the party's popularity sank to a 30-year low of 16pc in April, according to one opinion poll. As if to crystallise his unpopularity and detachment from the electorate after the disastrous family and care referendums last year, he now is impeding basic democracy."
"Independent members of the Oireachtas must join forces to sidestep the Fine Gael leader's attempt to deny voters a choice"
Independent members of the Oireachtas face a concerted effort to prevent their presidential nominations after Simon Harris instructed Fine Gael councillors to block any Independent seeking nomination. Fine Gael's popularity dropped to 16 percent in April, a 30-year low according to one opinion poll. The instruction follows last year's family and care referendums and is presented as evidence of Harris's unpopularity and detachment from the electorate. The action is portrayed as impeding basic democratic choice. Independents are urged to join forces to ensure voters retain a genuine choice in the presidential election.
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