Support for Sinn Fein ‘has come back very strongly’, Mary Lou McDonald says

The transcript covers Sinn Fein's objectives to change the government, emphasizing the need for a new mandate and the urgency of change. It discusses the campaign's momentum and public sentiment, highlighting the dissatisfaction with the current government. The incident involving Councillor Patsy O'Brien is addressed, stressing the importance of maintaining standards in political organizations. The overall mood of the election is optimistic, with a strong desire for historic change.

What is the primary objective of Sinn Fein according to the speaker?

• To ensure a sufficient mandate for change

• To maintain the current government

• To focus on individual achievements

• To gain positions of power

How does the speaker suggest political parties should handle inappropriate behavior?

• Leave it to the media

• Ignore it

• Deal with it by maintaining standards

• Publicly shame the individuals

What does the speaker believe about the campaign's momentum?

• It is slowing down

• It is unpredictable

• It is accelerating

• It is irrelevant

What does the speaker compare the current campaign mood to?

• A summer festival

• A sports event

• A previous general election

• A winter storm

What is the public's sentiment towards the prospect of five more years of the current government?

• Excitement

• Optimism

• Indifference

• Dread