Senan Molony: Catherine Connolly speaks softly, but is it more schtick than a stick she's carrying at launch of her presidential run?
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Catherine Connolly launched her Irish presidential campaign outside Leinster House, drawing comparisons to Teddy Roosevelt's strategy but adopting a distinctively soft voice. Many in the media and her supporters struggled to hear her. Connolly faced questions about her positions on critical topics, including Ukraine's situation, the controversial backing from Gemma O'Doherty, and discussions around the presidential salary, highlighting the complexities of her campaign messaging and public perception.
Catherine Connolly, running for president, launched her campaign outside Leinster House with a very soft-spoken demeanor, seemingly reminiscent of Teddy Roosevelt's philosophy but lacking the assertiveness often attributed to it.
During her campaign launch, Connolly faced inquiries regarding her stance on key issues such as Ukraine, the share of contentious support from figures like Gemma O'Doherty, and the presidential salary.
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