The article discusses the Latin phrase "make haste slowly," advising a cautious approach that characterizes Irish politicians ahead of the upcoming presidential election. With a challenging incumbent like President Michael D Higgins, many potential candidates are hesitant, leading to a pre-campaign dominated by withdrawals instead of announcements. Fine Gael stands ready to launch its campaign later this summer, with candidates Seán Kelly and Mairead McGuinness seen as strong contenders. The cautious approach reflects a learned lesson from previous election experiences.
The Latin phrase translates as "make haste slowly" and is a warning that rash decisions can have long-term detrimental consequences.
A widely-admitted belief that President Michael D Higgins will be a very hard act to follow is compounded by very bad experiences during personalized campaigns.
Fine Gael appears best fixed for a prompt campaign take-off later this summer, with two strong candidates - Seán Kelly and Mairead McGuinness.
The wisdom of prioritizing caution over speed is hard to argue with, especially in light of previous election experiences.
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