Could Hallgrímsson be an inspired choice as Ireland move on from crises?
GuardianSEP 2 2024
Ireland: PM's Party Drops to Third Place in Pre-Election Poll
Above:
Image copyright: Liam McBurney/PA Images via Getty Images
Image copyright: Liam McBurney/PA Images via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Sinn Fein is doing impressively to have overtaken the governing party in the polls. Having positioned itself as the party of the working class, focusing on issues like housing instability and the cost of living crisis, is clearly paying off. These recent poll numbers reveal how public discontent with Fine Gael is growing, especially after the video of Harris ignoring the plight of a disability care worker went viral.
Narrative B
Fine Gael has a strong political track record. Having been in power for nearly 14 years, the party has built an impressive resume of economic stability and pro-business policies. Despite recent bumps in pre-election polls, Harris is still a relatively well-liked political figure who faces a good chance in the upcoming election. While the race may be close, results are far from decided yet.