Tag: policy strategy
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Paschal Donohoe leaves government unscathed—how did he do it?
Introduction: a political blueprint that draws attention without sparks When a seasoned minister appears to leave government relatively unscathed after political upheaval, the question isn’t just about luck. It’s about strategy, timing, and the subtleties of power in a coalition system. Paschal Donohoe, a long-standing figure in Irish public life, has often been described as…
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What If Democrats’ Big Shutdown Loss Turns Out to Be a Win
Introduction: A Loss That Isn’t a Total Loss The weekend deal to end the government shutdown drew crisp headlines about a setback for Democrats. Yet political realignments rarely arrive in neat, one-line summaries. What if this perceived loss actually contains a strategic opening for the party, one that could yield policy wins and electoral advantages…