The fact that he is a violent rapist did not discourage the racists from rallying behind him, but the intelligence to actually understand that there were electoral procedures to be followed was clearly beyond his ability to comprehend.
Many leading racist right figures were happy to be in McGregor's company and engage in mutual supportive back slapping public appearances, and of course the fact that he was prepared to bankroll activities also helped. These supportive figures ranged from the anti-immigrant councillors Malachy Steenson and Gavin Pepper to various ‘citizen journalists’ and on-line agitators.
When McGregor announced he was quitting on his presidential ambitions, the right then pinned their hopes on Maria Steen, who also went on to fail to meet the constitutional requirements to become a candidate. Her failure led to a massive spin, portraying her as some kind of victim and a political martyr, rather than just another loser. She was not blocked or discriminated against, she just didn’t make the grade.
Many leading racist right figures were happy to be in McGregor's company and engage in mutual supportive back slapping public appearances, and of course the fact that he was prepared to bankroll activities also helped. These supportive figures ranged from the anti-immigrant councillors Malachy Steenson and Gavin Pepper to various ‘citizen journalists’ and on-line agitators.
When McGregor announced he was quitting on his presidential ambitions, the right then pinned their hopes on Maria Steen, who also went on to fail to meet the constitutional requirements to become a candidate. Her failure led to a massive spin, portraying her as some kind of victim and a political martyr, rather than just another loser. She was not blocked or discriminated against, she just didn’t make the grade.
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