Leadership Race 2014: Day Two

President: Aisling Curtis | Senior Staff Writer Neil Cronin announced his withdrawal from the presidential race earlier this afternoon. Speaking to The University Times by phone this evening, Cronin briefly discussed his reasons for withdrawing, citing psychological tolls: “I was thinking of dropping out yesterday before it started because I wasn’t in the right mindset for it. I felt like I couldn’t represent myself properly.” Following up later by email, he said: “I started doubting myself thoroughly and didn’t have it in me to continue for the two weeks, even though I believed I was very much in the race.” Stating he stood by his manifesto, he … Continue reading Leadership Race 2014: Day Two