Higgins’ hold on presidency ‘vulnerable’, rivals polling suggests

Michael D Higgins’s hold on the presidency is “vulnerable” and could allow for a shock Seán Gallagher win if the businessman targets his rival’s one-term U-turn, his age, and record compared to previous presidents.

Previously unreleased internal opinion poll findings commissioned by Mr Gallagher’s supporters have strongly hinted at the targeted campaign strategy, suggesting it could create a second preference vote transfer surge in a crowded race that could win the presidency.