Conor McGregor Forging Ahead With Presidential Bid, Despite Shocking 7% Approval Rating

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Conor McGregor will move forward with his presidential bid in Ireland despite having astonishingly little support from voters.

Shortly after meeting with President Donald Trump in March, the former UFC championship first announced his intention to run for president in his home country. In a lengthy tweet, McGregor pointed to immigration bill proposed by the European Union and promised to fight it.

In the wake of that announcement, Irish publications were quick to explain why McGregor’s presidential aspirations were virtually impossible. For starters, Irish law requires the nomination from 20 members of the Irish assembly — known as the Oireachtas — for a candidate to appear on the ballot. A March survey of Irish councillors revealed McGregor had almost no support among elected officials.

Additionally, a poll published after his announcement showed just 7% of respondents said they’d for him.

Undeterred, McGregor on Tuesday posted another lengthy tweet criticizing the current nomination process and calling for its modification:

To the esteemed citizens of Ireland and the Irish diaspora,

I, Conor McGregor hereby declare my intention to seek the esteemed office of President of Ireland. The current constitutional framework however, presents a significant barrier to democratic participation. The existing regulations mandate that a candidate must secure nominations from either twenty members of the Oireachtas or four county councils to be eligible for the ballot. This system, while intended to ensure a degree of political influence among candidates, inadvertently restricts the direct voice of the Irish electorate.

In light of this, I propose a petition advocating for a modification of the nomination process to allow my name be included on the ballot. I contend that the citizens of Ireland, both at home and abroad, should have the unhindered right to determine the candidates who appear on the presidential ballot. Therefore, I implore you to join me in this endeavor by signing this petition. Your support will be instrumental in championing a more inclusive and democratic electoral process, thereby empowering the people of Ireland to shape their own future.

SIGN MY PETITION NOW TO SAVE IRELAND!

Included in the tweet was a link to McGregor’s online petition.