"With candidate selection marred by in-fighting, the election has become as much about internal party politics as the race for the Áras itself When they wake up on the October Bank Holiday Monday, when the votes have been counted and the 10th President of Ireland is known, either Mícheál Martin or Simon Harris - or both - will have a serious political headache."
"When they wake up on the October Bank Holiday Monday, when the votes have been counted and the 10th President of Ireland is known, either Mícheál Martin or Simon Harris - or both - will have a serious political headache. The two coalition party leaders have a huge amount to gain, but also a lot to lose from this election, which has become as much about internal party politics as it has about the Áras itself."
Candidate selection in the presidential contest has been marred by in‑fighting, shifting focus from the Áras to internal party dynamics. The outcome on October Bank Holiday Monday will determine the 10th President of Ireland and impose political consequences for Mícheál Martin and Simon Harris. Either leader could wake with substantial gains or with serious political headaches depending on the result. The coalition party leaders face high stakes because the campaign has exposed divisions and risked reputations. Party management, unity, and handling of candidate nominations have become central factors influencing voter perceptions and the broader political balance.
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