Winners and losers of the first presidential debate: Connolly by a whisker as Gavin flails and Heather hugs the fence
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Winners and losers of the first presidential debate: Connolly by a whisker as Gavin flails and Heather hugs the fence
"The three candidates for the Áras faced off in the first televised debate of the campaign on Virgin Media Television on Monday night"
"Ooohhh, how to pick a winner from that parade of clichés and bland, boring aspirations that formed the first Presidential Debate?"
"It's a tough one, given that Heather Humphreys wanted only to get safely through by and sounding pleasant - leaving the scrap to the others."
Three candidates for the Áras participated in the first televised debate of the presidential campaign on Virgin Media Television on Monday night. The debate featured a series of clichés and bland, boring aspirations that made choosing a clear winner difficult. Heather Humphreys focused on getting safely through the event by sounding pleasant and avoiding confrontation, effectively leaving the more combative exchanges to the other candidates. The overall tone of the debate leaned toward cautious, unadventurous statements rather than sharp policy clashes or standout moments. Audience engagement was encouraged through the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel for ongoing updates.
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