Connolly's campaign, backed by left-wing parties including Sinn Fein, has been especially popular among young people, who approve of her declaration that reunification with Northern Ireland is a foregone conclusion, her strong pro-Palestine stance, her commitment to social justice, and criticism of the European Union's growing militarisation. A third candidate, Fianna Fail's Jim Gavin, remains on the ballot papers despite quitting the election earlier this month over a private rent payment scandal, with critics bemoaning a lack of choice in the two-horse race.
Vernon: No, it's not real. Rogan: Yes, it's real. Vernon: No, it's not. Rogan: Yes, it is. Vernon: It's AI-generated. Rogan: No, no, no. It's real. Vernon: No, look, I can tell it's not real. Rogan: I love it. It's real. It's gotta be real. It has to be real. Dillon: Jamie's compromised. Rogan: Look at him dancing. That is so real, Jamie. Rogan insisted, He slaps his ass. Definitely him. This is 100% real, Jamie.