The Indo Daily: Smear campaigns, dirty tricks and a hopeful drops out - The race for the Aras gets personal

"As the closing date for nominations looms, Independent candidates continue to scramble for a place on the presidential ticket. But the spotlight has fallen on Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin's denial of allegations circulating about him on social media. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin's gamble on not entering the race gives Catherine Connolly's chances a boost."

"But the spotlight has fallen on Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin's denial of allegations circulating about him on social media. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin's gamble on not entering the race gives Catherine Connolly's chances a boost. Today, Fionnán Sheahan is joined on the Indo Daily by our political pundits, Mary Regan, Political Editor, and Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News, to discuss paths being blocked and rumours being shared in the Áras arena."

With the nominations deadline approaching, independent hopefuls are racing to secure places on the presidential ticket. Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin has denied allegations circulating about him on social media. Sinn Féin has opted not to field a candidate, a decision that enhances Catherine Connolly’s electoral prospects. Reports indicate potential obstacles to nomination and a swirl of rumours connected to the Áras arena. Political teams are recalibrating strategies in response to shifting nomination dynamics and reputational concerns. The combination of denials, strategic withdrawals, and independent candidate competition is reshaping the final stages of the nomination period.

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