Kevin Cunningham: Catherine Connolly likeliest to be seen as ‘Continuity Michael D' in presidential race
Catherine Connolly is marginal favourite among those who support the Occupied Territories Bill. Photo: PA
Catherine Connolly and Mairead McGuinness have challenged the assumption that a late entry would be politically costly. Instead, a two-horse race is now taking shape.
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