"Rather than expecting a major twist, the best we can hope for from tonight's first presidential debate is that it will finally give a sense of what this campaign is all about, Mary Regan writes Unlike debates in more recent elections, which were somewhat crowded affairs, tonight's will have just three candidates, which means a greater spotlight on each individual. Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin will be under most pressure."
"Despite being the celebrity candidate, as someone with no political record who is best known for being a GAA manager, his campaign has so far failed to capture the imagination. For Heather Humphreys, the main task is to stay out of trouble. Catherine Connolly is well used to airing her positions but those views will have a fully captive television audience tonight, so there will be a greater sense of how they are going down with the wider public."
Tonight's first presidential debate is expected to provide clarity about the campaign rather than dramatic surprises. The debate will feature just three candidates, increasing the spotlight on each individual's performance and positions. Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin faces the most pressure as a celebrity candidate with no political record and a reputation mainly as a GAA manager; his campaign has struggled to capture public imagination. Heather Humphreys' primary objective is to avoid controversy and maintain steadiness. Catherine Connolly will present familiar positions to a fully captive television audience, offering a clearer measure of public reception.
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