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Mon 05 May 2007Waterford area retains its potential to deliver surprisesWaterford:Although ostensibly one of the more stable constituencies over the past 20 years, Waterford can deliver surprises, as happened in 1987 when Martin Cullen was elected for the Progressive Democrats. Nothing should be taken for granted this time either.In 2002, Fianna Fáil enjoyed a good return from Waterford, with the party increasing its vote from 35.8 per cent to 46.3 per cent with the recruitment of Cullen, who topped the poll with 18.3 per cent of the vote, joined by Cllr Ollie Wilkinson from Cappoquin, who won 15.7 per cent.