Joe Higgins, Ireland, elected as a socialist MEP

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'The best fighter that money can't buy'
Joe Higgins, Ireland, elected as a socialist MEP

Well done Mr Higgins, not bad for a "failed person" as per "Loo Lah Bertie". I think we all know who is the "failed person".
Conor

The above is just one of the many comments that have come into the Irish Socialist Party office since Monday. It refers to when the discredited former taoiseach (prime minister) Bertie Ahern referred to Joe Higgins in the Dáil as a "failed person" with a "failed ideology". How things have changed!

Joe Higgins' stunning victory in the Dublin Euro constituency, getting 12.5% of the first preference vote, out-polling Sinn Féin and defeating two sitting MEPs, was the final part in a weekend of drama and great election results for the Socialist Party in Ireland.

http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/7418

A socialist MEP Joe Higgins elected in Ireland
"I just heard the news, I was hoping that you would win the MEP seat, I am absolutely delighted, there is some justice in the world. Terrific stuff." Ger, Cork
"First time I ever voted for a socialist candidate and look what happens! You were sadly missed in the Dáil and I am so pleased you are now going to Europe. Give 'em hell." PJ, Dublin
"Just up. An extra pep in my step. Great day to be a socialist." Pat, Sligo

These are just some of the many comments sent to the Irish Socialist Party since Joe Higgins was elected as a member of the European parliament in Dublin, in a massive blow to the Irish political elite.

With over 50,000 first preference votes, Joe beat two sitting MEPs from Fianna Fáil, the ruling party, and Sinn Féin. This victory comes as the result of tireless campaigning on the part of Socialist Party members and supporters and reflects the seething anger at the government and political establishment in Ireland.



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1. Oh how I wish we could elect a true Socialist here in America.

I'm 100% serious.

Peace

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2. I almost forgot, Congratz to Mr Higgins and to Ireland.