Political Crisis in Ireland

Radio Free Hard Alley:     IRELAND - Embattled Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen said Saturday that he will step down as leader of the Fianna Fail political party but stay on as prime minister until the March 11 elections. A new leader will be elected at a special party meeting on Wednesday afternoon......meanwhile in Hard Alley.....Candidate Poptart Paine has in a suprize election move withdrawn from the Hard Alley Mayoral Election Campaign.....when reached for comment, Candidate Donovan said of Poptarts withdrawal "it's a bold campaign strategy....I hope it pays off for her....cause that's a pretty big gamble! Wow!"......in other news......