Leo Varadkar defends criticised election campaign video

The transcript discusses an election campaign, emphasizing the party's commitment to positive campaigning and climate action. It critiques the opposition for lacking policies in key areas like economy, health, and housing. A controversial video is addressed, highlighting its serious point about the opposition's lack of policies and the criticism it received on social media.

What is the main focus of the speaker's campaign?

• Negative campaigning against the opposition

• Avoiding any mention of the opposition

• Highlighting their party's commitment to climate action

• Discussing past achievements

How does the speaker describe the opposition's policy efforts over the past nine years?

• Innovative and forward-thinking

• Lacking and insufficient

• Comprehensive and detailed

• Focused on health and housing

What does the speaker emphasize about their own party's policy documents?

• They are brief and to the point

• They focus solely on education

• They are massive and well-documented

• They lack appendices and forecasts

What was the purpose of the controversial video mentioned by the speaker?

• To address social media criticism

• To announce new party policies

• To make a serious point in a comical way

• To praise the opposition's policies

Why did the speaker's party decide to take down the video?

• It received positive feedback

• It was irrelevant to the campaign

• It was seen as undignified

• It was too long