It's political maths - 23% of 50% isn't the same as 23% of

It's political maths - 23% of 50% isn't the same as 23% of 65%

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In this episode I look at how pleased Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are pleased by each securing 23% of the votes of those who showed up… but point out that this is not necessarily a sign of greater things to come. That said, Fianna Fáil should celebrate its cohort of new Cllrs. See column on which this podcast is based.

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