Catherine Connolly’s bid for Áras: Mick Wallace’s endorsement, the Syria visit and is she too ‘left’ for Labour Party backing?

Catherine Connolly’s bid for Áras: Mick Wallace’s endorsement, the Syria visit and is she too ‘left’ for Labour Party backing?

Catherine Connolly may face a steep uphill effort in her bid for the presidency if she is successfully portrayed by opponents as a radical leftist.

Presidential race heats up but who are Labour backing?

Labour is ‘leaning’ towards backing Catherine Connolly in the presidential race – despite her turbulent history with the party. Yesterday, the Independent TD announced she plans to run for the Áras. Labour Party sources have said members will be consulted, with feedback expected within the month. However, the view from certain party quarters is that the idea of a joint left-leaning candidate came from Labour leader Ivana Bacik – and any ‘sniping…