Party-shy candidates

ON the Old Youghal Road in Cork one is confronted with grinning faces requesting a vote.

Party-shy candidates
Sat, 08 May, 2004 - 01:00

There is little evidence of political affiliation on these posters until one takes a closer look. There in very small print is the party logo.

Why are they hiding their party loyalty? One poster face claims to be the 'Local Candidate.' I'm not aware of any political party called 'Local.' I can only assume that some parties are trying to hide their candidates' allegiances in order to dupe the electorate again.

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