IRELAND: Openly Gay Sen. David Norris Leads Polling For Next President
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The Independent Senator received the backing of 27% of those surveyed by Red C in a poll for Paddy Power bookmakers. The poll found Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness in second place, with 13% support, although this is due to the Fianna Fáil and Labour votes each being split by the inclusion of two candidates each. Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern receives the backing of 12% of those surveyed, while his party colleague MEP Brian Crowley gets 10%.The election is in October. Ireland's presidency is largely ceremonial.
(Tipped by JMG reader Vivian.)
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