Shane Ross: Why the prospect of a Gerry Adams presidency divides Sinn Féin
The idea of him running for Irish president is intriguing for some
Sinn Féin has a big Gerry Adams problem.
You see, Gerry never really retired. He took a back seat in 2018 and allowed Mary Lou McDonald to front the party — but he has been constantly visible over the intervening seven years.
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Shane Ross: Why the prospect of a Gerry Adams presidency divides Sinn Féin
The idea of him running for Irish president is intriguing for some Sinn Féin has a big Gerry Adams problem. You see, Gerry never really retired. He took a back seat in 2018 and allowed Mary Lou McDonald to front the party — but he has been constantly visible over the intervening seven years.
