The Irish Independent’s View: Elections are won on what you can deliver and credibility is central to that

Presidential candidates Heather Humphreys, Jim Gavin and Catherine Connolly

Recognising a chance – and reacting appropriately – is crucial in election campaigns.

Often, the candidates that are most successful are those who can envision a future that will best mirror their voters’ interests.

They will have rehearsed pitches they hope will resonate. In theory it sounds straightforward, but so many fail to make the vital connection because their core message lacks credibility. It is not rooted in any reality other than theirs. You may get so far by tapping into what the public might wish for, but you get elected based on what you can deliver. So many stumble ­because they overlook th

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