Let’s hope Norris fails better in the end

WHEN David Norris announced he was quitting his bid to be President on August 2 last, he quoted Beckett. “Fail again. Fail better.”

Let’s hope Norris fails better in the end

He came back again, but he seems to be failing worse. Had he stayed away, he could have retained the whiff of a martyr, leaving the stage with the question of what-coulda-been trailing behind him.

Instead, the subsequent exposure, which at times has lurched into hounding, must have left him rattled to his core. He has a serious battle on his hands, not to win the presidency — that now is practically beyond his reach — but to ensure his reputation ships no further damage.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited