Former IRA Member Martin McGuinness Makes Irish Presidential Bid

Martin McGuinness a former IRA member and now a minister for Sinn Fein in Northern Ireland is making a bid for Ireland’s presidency. Reporter Dan Damon tells host Lisa Mullins the families of those killed by the IRA don’t appreciate McGuinness’ interest in putting the past behind him.

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