Conor McGregor plans to run for president in Ireland, despite receiving little support from voters and elected officials. Following a meeting with Donald Trump, he announced his intention to oppose a proposed immigration bill from the EU. According to a March survey, he garnered just 7% support in a poll after his announcement. McGregor criticized the current nomination process, which requires endorsements from twenty members of the Oireachtas or four county councils. He advocates for modifications to allow direct representation of voters in selecting presidential candidates.
I hereby declare my intention to seek the esteemed office of President of Ireland. The current constitutional framework however, presents a significant barrier to democratic participation.
The existing regulations mandate that a candidate must secure nominations from either twenty members of the Oireachtas or four county councils to be eligible for the ballot.
This system, while intended to ensure a degree of political influence among candidates, inadvertently restricts the direct voice of the Irish electorate.
I propose a petition advocating for a modification of the nomination process to allow my name to be included on the ballot.
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