Brendan O'Connor: Politicians experience a rush of blood, but this presidential election is still looking anaemic
Briefly

Political campaigns risk dullness when contests are effectively decided before open competition begins. Impulsive, performative moves by politicians undermine genuine intra-party choice. Fine Gael has a reputation for rushed decisions that create the appearance of theatre rather than democratic process. Party leaders attempt to signal inclusion by proposing competitions where all levels have a voice, but the process often reveals itself as predetermined. When one candidate persists in claiming ongoing relevance despite the outcome being settled, that candidate appears foolish. The result is a flattened campaign narrative that alienates voters and saps momentum before the campaign gains traction.
A rush of blood among politicians always ends well. Fine Gael rushes of blood are legendary. They try to be cool and say there should be a competition where all levels of the party have their say, and then suddenly it becomes clear that the competition was over before it even started, with one of the competitors looking slightly foolish as they claim it's all going well and they are still in it to win it.
They try to be cool and say there should be a competition where all levels of the party have their say, and then suddenly it becomes clear that the competition was over before it even started, with one of the competitors looking slightly foolish as they claim it's all going well and they are still in it to win it.
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