#GE2020: Linda Hayden enjoyed her Dail bid

Social Democrats candidate Linda Hayden, who failed to gain a seat in Kildare South in this general election, said she was very happy at having participated, writes Brian Byrne.

At the Punchestown Count Centre following her elimination last evening, she said the campaign had broadened her experience as an activist, which began with her campaigning against sexual violence, and continued with the local elections last year when she was the manager of Chris Pender’s successful result in the Kildare Newbridge MD.

“I met a lot more people on this campaign, and we have already gained a number of new people to the Social Democrats branch in the constituency,” she said, adding with a smile that she has also expanded her recognition factor. “I can’t walk down the street in Newbridge now without people saying hello.”

Are we going to see her on the Dail hustings again?

“Who knows?”

Indeed, who knows? Who knows anything in today’s politics?

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