Just came back from TCB rally. The rally is not "electrifying" like WP rally or TJS rally. I think maybe 2,000+ people.
Few good speakers but mostly just telling TCB's stories. Nothing exciting there.
TCB spent the last 30 mins on his speech. Basic message, THIS IS NOT A GE and he wants to campaign with dignity commensurate with the Office. That he is the most balanced in the three qualifications needed for the Office, ie, financial knowledge, diplomacy and independent of ANY political party (ie above politics). He does not want the Office to be the "second power center" and he will work within the rules governing the Presidency. Would not involved in day-to-day politics but want an overview. And lastly transparency, thus an annual report from the Office to the people.
My conclusion: TCB is a very principled person. He campaigns this PE based on his beliefs and canvas for votes based on your acceptance of his stands. Not an opportunist in the sense that he target his campaigning for certain group of people. But trying to put across his position and hoping votes will get his messages and decide accordingly.
Whether his message is understood and accepted by voters? We will know in the night of August 27.