As we edge closer to this Friday’s local, European, and Limerick mayoral elections, our daily elections podcast has sprung to life. Leading the discussion are Hugh Linehan, Jack Horgan-Jones and Harry McGee, all dissecting narratives from the campaign trail: With the kick-start of Aontú’s campaign, party leader Peader Toibin expresses confidence for the local elections. Less promising are recent polls indicating a lack of support for Sinn Féin. Will the party be able to gather steam for a strong finish? We examine the birth of a false narrative: Anti-immigration candidates leveraging misinformation to enhance their public standing. ‘Regular door slamming and demands – navigating emotional immaturity in our household’. Concurrently, the same polls testify to a rising backing for independent candidates. A handful will vie for the final European seat in Dublin. The group consensus is that with numerous undecided voters, there’s a tough fight ahead in these elections. Keep track of campaign developments with new episodes of Election Daily from Inside Politics available daily after 5pm this week.”
