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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris give victory speeches after winning the US election
Michael D Higgins, Boris Johnson and others have congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
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Nov 8th 2020, 12:15 AM
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Bernie Sanders formally endorses Joe Biden for president
“We’ve got to make Trump a one-term president,” Sanders said.
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Apr 13th 2020, 7:28 PM
# presidential campaign
Donald Trump trailing five Democrats in latest opinion poll
The Fox News poll showed Biden leading Trump by 49% to 39% among all registered voters nationwide.
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Jun 17th 2019, 8:19 AM
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Presidential hopeful Peter Casey is travelling by helicopter to council meetings
Candidates need the backing of four local authorities to get on the presidential ballot paper.
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Sep 10th 2018, 5:13 PM
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'I don't see it going anywhere': Fianna Fáil TD dismisses prospect of Éamon Ó Cúiv running for president
A letter sent to councillors across the country calling for support for Ó Cúiv to be the next president of Ireland.
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Jul 31st 2018, 10:13 AM
# Running
Gavin Duffy seeking nomination for presidential election
Duffy, best known for being a Dragon’s Den panelist, confirmed the news on Twitter this morning.
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Jul 29th 2018, 9:14 AM
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People are really impressed with the classy handwritten letter Obama left for Trump in the Oval Office
It’s just been released to CNN.
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Sep 3rd 2017, 4:31 PM
# obama17
50,000 French people want Barack Obama to run in their presidential race
Posters have appeared across Paris with his iconic slogan translated into French.
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Mar 11th 2017, 8:30 AM
# presidential
Obama presenting Joe Biden with his medal has become the loveliest meme
We’ll miss them.
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Jan 14th 2017, 4:30 PM
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Trump wins big in South Carolina Republican primary as Jeb Bush drops out of race
Hillary Clinton also pulled out a crucial win over Bernie Sanders in Nevada.
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Feb 21st 2016, 8:01 AM
# Alabama
White House hopeful Ben Carson compares Syrian refugees to rabid dogs
He called for “screening mechanisms that allow us to determine who the mad dogs are”.
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Nov 20th 2015, 7:38 AM
# Controversial
Would you take offence at being called a West Brit? The term has a muddled history
Sinn Féin’s Micheal Mac Donncha caused controversy when he made the remarks earlier this week.
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Sep 26th 2015, 9:30 PM
# Ok then
Kanye West announces plan to run for presidency
Kanye West announces plan to run for presidency.
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Aug 31st 2015, 7:40 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here’s everything you need to know as you kick off your Saturday…
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Sep 20th 2014, 8:56 AM
# Zimbabwe
Mugabe faces growing fallout after disputed election win
Robert Mugabe’s rival, Morgan Tsvangirai, denounced the win as “stolen”.
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Aug 4th 2013, 7:30 PM
# Kenya
Loser in Kenyan presidential election says he will contest result in court
Uhuru Kenyatta, one of Africa’s richest men, was declared the winner with 50.07 per cent of the vote.
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Mar 10th 2013, 9:50 AM
# Cyprus
Cyprus holds presidential election following heated campaign
The campaign was focused on rescuing the recession-hit EU member state from bankruptcy.
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Feb 17th 2013, 2:12 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Should the Presidential term of office be shortened to five years?
The matter is being considered by the Constitutional Convention today but what do you think?
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Jan 26th 2013, 10:47 AM
# RTÉ
RTÉ publishes working document of Frontline Presidential Debate review
The review team found that the chosen format for audience selection was not appropriate, but did not find bias or partiality on part of the Frontline team.
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Dec 4th 2012, 6:22 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Should Irish people living abroad be allowed to vote in Irish elections?
The dramatic surge in emigration from Ireland in recent years means that voting rights for Irish people living abroad has become a major issue. What do you think – should emigrants be allowed vote?
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Nov 26th 2012, 9:34 AM
# RTÉ
RTÉ accepts findings of review of the Frontline Presidential debate
RTÉ said it “regrets the mistakes made in the preparation and in the broadcast of the programme” and that the production “was less rigorous than it should have been”.
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Nov 18th 2012, 2:26 PM
# US 2012
PICS: Queues as people line up to cast their votes in US election
Some voters complained of queues and delays after polls opened at 6AM, while others expressed relief at being able to vote in storm-ravaged areas.
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Nov 6th 2012, 1:57 PM
# usa 2012
Poll finds Irish American voters leaning towards Obama - but only just
The IrishCentral poll found 51 per cent of Irish American voters plan to vote for Barack Obama with 48 per cent leaning towards Mitt Romney.
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Nov 3rd 2012, 3:05 PM
# US 2012
US 2012: Biden and Ryan go head to head during 'combative' debate
Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan went head-to-head last night – but who came out best?
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Oct 12th 2012, 7:22 AM