"He declared his candidacy for the single-seat election earlier this week Gerry Hutch is no Robin Hood, according to Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers. However, the crime boss known as The Monk, whose first conviction was for stealing a bottle of red lemonade, will be relying on an image of an "ordinary decent criminal" as he again tries to rattle the establishment."
"It came as no big surprise when he announced on Wednesday night - with the help of some PR planning - that he intends to run in the Dublin Central by-election in May."
Gerry Hutch declared his candidacy for the single-seat election earlier this week. Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers said Hutch is no Robin Hood. The crime boss known as The Monk recorded a first conviction for stealing a bottle of red lemonade. Hutch will rely on an image of an "ordinary decent criminal" as he again seeks to rattle the establishment. The announcement occurred on Wednesday night and involved PR planning. He intends to run in the Dublin Central by-election in May. The campaign appears aimed at leveraging a populist, anti-establishment persona.
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