68 h. ago Where next for the conservative right after Maria Steen’s failed presidential bid?

There seems to be little hope of her heralding a revival of social conservatism given that her political cohort isn’t even comfortable calling itself ‘conservative’

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4 d. ago Michael McDowell says he didn’t nominate Maria Steen because her election would be ‘step backwards’

McDowell said he has been ‘consistently liberal’ and that he didn’t want to join a ‘pro-life caucus’.

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7 d. ago Maria Steen says she delayed presidential run in case Michael McDowell went for Áras

In the aftermath of her unsuccessful campaign she criticised the electoral system

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9 d. ago Maria Steen and Michael McDowell clash over failed presidential bid

‘I believe she is a divisive person,’ says Senator as failed presidential contender accuses former ally of ignoring her

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1 week ago Blame game begins as Maria Steen supporters divided on why her campaign failed at last hurdle

Some have blamed those who chose not to back Steen, while others have claimed her campaign was hijacked.

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1 week ago Maria Steen protests being shut out of presidential race after nominations shortfall

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and others ‘pulled up the ladder’ to stop conservative from challenging them

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1 week ago Maria Steen complains she was shut out of presidential race after nominations shortfall

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and others ‘pulled up the ladder’ to stop conservative from challenging them

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1 week ago Fierce blame game as Maria Steen’s backers point fingers in wake of failed presidential campaign

A barrage of social media pleas, letters and emails made up the last, frantic hours of campaign

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1 week ago Maria Steen criticises ‘oppressive’ political consensus after failing to secure nomination

Presidential race will be between Connolly, Gavin and Humphreys 

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1 week ago Maria Steen criticises 'oppressive political consensus' as presidential bid fails

The presidential election will be a three-horse race as Maria Steen has fallen just two nominations short to make the ballot

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1 week ago Maria Steen falls short of 20 nominations needed to get on ballot

Presidential race will be between Connolly, Gavin and Humphreys 

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1 week ago Maria Steen two nominations from being able to contest presidential election

Senator Aubrey McCarthy confirms he will nominate Steen as deadline looms

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1 week ago Maria Steen now just two nominations from being able to contest presidential election

Senator Aubrey McCarthy confirms he will nominate Ms Steen as deadline looms

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1 week ago Maria Steen ‘hopeful’ she can still get on ballot paper for presidential election

But campaigner admits time running out to get 20 nominations needed from TDs, senators

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1 week ago Maria Steen ‘needs just three more nominations’ to enter presidential race

The local authority route is no longer viable after most councils decided not to nominate any candidate, with the majority of councillors from the largest parties choosing to oppose independent hopefuls.

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1 week ago Maria Steen seeking three more nominations before deadline to get on presidential election ballot paper

Independent Ireland’s decision adds four TDs and a considerable boost to Steen’s efforts to get on the ballot paper

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1 week ago Maria Steen ‘very hopeful’ of reaching 20 nominations as presidential deadline looms

Maria Steen ‘very hopeful’ of reaching 20 nominations as presidential deadline looms  Irish Examiner

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1 week ago Marian Harkin latest to confirm support for Maria Steen ahead of nomination deadline

Independent Ireland’s four TDs will also make their decision this morning.

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1 week ago Marian Harkin latest to confirm support for Maria Steen with 24 hours until nominations close

Independent Ireland’s four TDs will also make their decision this morning.

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1 week ago Marian Harkin backs nomination of Maria Steen to contest presidential election

Intervention will be a boost to conservative commentator as she continues to seek 20 Oireachtas nominations needed

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