Opposition and leadership after GE

[Perspective]

With the GE over and nearly only one party is represented in Parliament, it would not be totally surprising that certain things start to pan out in the opposition.

How would things in SDP work out between Chee and Tan Jee Say. Certainly the two have very different styles. Would they be ready to let each person / side do their own thing and they do their own thing or insist the party go in one direction. There is also talk that CSJ is no longer internationally "networked" and hence keeps a low stance. If that is so he might just let Tan takeover and move on. SDP will of cos become something different.

How would the ex-RP giant group in NSP (giant given NSP's original numbers) share responsibility with the original NSP veterans + GMS. I believe not all veterans in NSP wants to give way (which explains why they are there for so long) but things may change given that age has caught up with many of them. It is also expected that the seats they contested in the east side might be "requested" by WP.

How is SPP able to sustain the limited momentum with Chiam's loss and gained sympathy and Lina's new entry into Parliament. If she improves on her lacklustre performance which isn't likely she might have some things going or the better intellect chaps might slowly start to frus.

RP and SDA, I believe, are rather gone case.

 

[leetahbar]

if chee could let anyone take over, SDP would probably be the biggest and most dominant ruling party in sgp winning more wards than anyone can think of.

chee is being manipulated and paid by foreign back financier which is dying to see the destruction of sgp through the evil scheming chee. explain how does chee live so well with 3 school going kids and can still zip around in a TOYATO when he's branded a nefarious notorious bankrupt?

and don't forget. opp party like NSP held their postGE meeting and results awaiting in lavender hawker centre while chee held theirs in QUALITY HOTEL. it may be a cheap hotel but still, chee gotta pay to use the place. why waste the money? and where did those fund come from?

 

[Goh Meng Seng]

Surprisingly, Perspective left out WP, the one which will face most problems!

Goh Meng Seng

 

[Varuna]

Surprisingly, Perspective left out WP, the one which will face most problems!

Goh Meng Seng

If WP is facing most problems, the greatest would be to materialise their deliverables. To let people see and feel the benefits of "First World Parliament". The real deal starts now for next 5 years as all eyes are on them to perform betterer and sharperer than their couterparts in white.

 

[Rogue Trader]

I have no doubt the Aljunied team will deliver in parliament. 2 out of the 5 are seasoned parliamentarians. Pritam and Mao will be the surprise packages. I can't wait to watch the first session...

 

[jw5]

How is SPP able to sustain the limited momentum with Chiam's loss and gained sympathy and Lina's new entry into Parliament. If she improves on her lacklustre performance which isn't likely she might have some things going or the better intellect chaps might slowly start to frus.

If Ben, Jimmy and Wilfred stay on, they should be able to makle the party stronger.

 

[Perspective]

If WP is facing most problems, the greatest would be to materialise their deliverables. To let people see and feel the benefits of "First World Parliament". The real deal starts now for next 5 years as all eyes are on them to perform betterer and sharperer than their couterparts in white.

WP's problems would not be leadership or internal, at least not for a while. The time would be when LTK and SL move on and their key posts taken by whoever is next. The coming battles would be with the PAP and the intensity of the debates.

 

[Perspective]

If Ben, Jimmy and Wilfred stay on, they should be able to makle the party stronger.

True. The issue about staying on, for them, would be how Lina leads the party and how she will utilize what the 3 of them give her for Parliament debates.

 

[Cestbon]

Surprisingly, Perspective left out WP, the one which will face most problems!

Goh Meng Seng

You back. Please start to plan for next election what are the strategy. Don't try to show off by register too many candidate. Quality is better than quantity.

 

[annexa]

Surprisingly, Perspective left out WP, the one which will face most problems!

Goh Meng Seng

Ah Seng, you better decide your party is want East or West. Half your people in the East, half in the West, you think you a lot of volunteer and resource is it? Probably why even your Steve lost so badly. Time to rethink your strategy. Walk about got no fuck use if you not helping the folks.

 

[Fool_Me_Hard]

Surprisingly, Perspective left out WP, the one which will face most problems!

Goh Meng Seng

Dear Mr Goh, your NSP is not without problems. Please rethink your strategy again. We think you are quite directionless unlike WP. We don't know whether you want to hantam the East or the West of Singapore. But we know WP will be rather likely to chope the East of Singapore and you probably have to go to the wild wild West.

 

[myfoot123]

GE2011 will be a final show down against PAP. With influx of foreigners that continue to create major problems in Singapore and unlikely to simmer down Singaporeans emotion, PAP is hardly going to gain much after the recent GE lesson. Than come Dr Tan Cheng Bock or Tan Kin Lian as our people president, Singaporeans will have a huge mountain as support behind them. PAP is doomed in 4 years time.

Besides, WP is keen in Tampines GRC, another of their expansion plan to capture more territory from the PAP hands.

 

[cleareyes]

GE2011 will be a final show down against PAP. With influx of foreigners that continue to create major problems in Singapore and unlikely to simmer down Singaporeans emotion, PAP is hardly going to gain much after the recent GE lesson. Than come Dr Tan Cheng Bock or Tan Kin Lian as our people president, Singaporeans will have a huge mountain as support behind them. PAP is doomed in 4 years time.

Besides, WP is keen in Tampines GRC, another of their expansion plan to capture more territory from the PAP hands.

Final Showdown? I dont consider GE2011 as much of a showdown. A milestone in Singapore's political history perhaps. But showdown? Not even close.

As for who woudl be the next president, you guys didnt notice that so far most of the possible candiates are ex-PAP people? Would they still look at their former mentors with certain appreciation?

As for WP's interest in tampies, first time I heard this and even WP themselves never mention this outright.

 

[Perspective]

Final Showdown? I dont consider GE2011 as much of a showdown. A milestone in Singapore's political history perhaps. But showdown? Not even close.

As for who woudl be the next president, you guys didnt notice that so far most of the possible candiates are ex-PAP people? Would they still look at their former mentors with certain appreciation?

As for WP's interest in tampies, first time I heard this and even WP themselves never mention this outright.

Actually, Sylvia Lim briefly mentioned in the Chinese papers. I used to think WP shouldn't go into 3 corner fights since it is wasting resource. But after 2011 every constituency is contested, any ward WP goes into will be "someone else's territory". In fact the same goes to any party that expands beyond the number they fielded in 2011. Already RP has resumed its claim for CCK, HKN, TP, Pioneer, Radin Mas etc. Next GE is expected to see more 3 corners, including GRCs.

 

[steffychun]

GE over, all parties except WP issued press releases over GCt and LKY "resginations".

 

[Amakusa Kourin]

Surprisingly, Perspective left out WP, the one which will face most problems!

Goh Meng Seng

Sounds like you are bitter that WP won a GRC and your own none, despite fielding the most candidates among the Opposition.

 

[NoNewsGood]

Sounds like you are bitter that WP won a GRC and your own none, despite fielding the most candidates among the Opposition.

And losing to MBT, the most unpopular PAP candidate.

 

[scroobal]

You were right about KJ and it self destructed. They can reserve all the seats but unless he changes his personality which is unlikely it is still wide open. For the opposition it's the end of the line for the old timers and those who don't have a reasonable construct in terms of philosophy and strategy that resonates with the people. SDP has both a philosophy and for the first time a strategy but no indiction of sizeable appeal. SDA has none. Alex Tan is not organised in his mind. NSP needs polishing but very good promise. WP has got momentum and will do very well.

Actually, Sylvia Lim briefly mentioned in the Chinese papers. I used to think WP shouldn't go into 3 corner fights since it is wasting resource. But after 2011 every constituency is contested, any ward WP goes into will be "someone else's territory". In fact the same goes to any party that expands beyond the number they fielded in 2011. Already RP has resumed its claim for CCK, HKN, TP, Pioneer, Radin Mas etc. Next GE is expected to see more 3 corners, including GRCs.

 

[karmabear]

Actually I think SDP is pretty well organized and if they are able to maintain discipline and focus, should garner significant support by the next election. I beg to differ on the NSP "potential". If you take away Nicole Seah, NSP didn't really show much promise. In terms of direction and organization, they are still far behind WP and SDP. Nicole Seah for all her appeal, is just 23/24. Her appeal is largely due to being a foil against TPL. This will not last and she will need to put the hard yards. Am not convinced that NSP is the ideal incubator for her. Five years isn't all that long and if NSP cannot resolve it's leadership issues, expect some cannibalization from other parties.

SPP is probably going to be the party with most potential to grow. They are starting from a very small base using Chiam See Tong's appeal. Whatever happens to CST is going to result in significant sympathy and guilt votes. If I was CST, I would personally make a visit to speak with Nicole Seah. The party is not that big (size, history, issues) like WP/SDP as to dilute her appeal. CST endorsement will probably enable her to attain the next level of evolution (sorry, I make NS sound like a pokemon...). Of course, all this is very much dependent too on Lina Chiam. If she can hold the fort and not embarass herself during parliament, it would be good enough. Anything more will be a bonus. CST/Ben Pwee, please vet/prepare her scripts, rehearse rehearse and rehearse again.

@GMS: WP has problems but they are good problems from success. Its like a company with an income tax problem. At least you are making money. I think they are pretty solid and look forward to them growing from strength to strength.

As for the rest of the opposition parties, I hope to be pleasantly surprised but am not holding my breath.

 

[moolightaffairs]

Surprisingly, Perspective left out WP, the one which will face most problems!

Goh Meng Seng

lao goh, sour grapes siboh. every party will face different kind of problem. but from the previous campaign can see WP is the most well organized party. not even pap can match them!!! i believe got one Zhuge Liang among them. this guy may not be in the front line, but his planning and execution is superb!!! i doubt is Low TK himself, he is too busy killing the specky smiley face tiger(四眼笑面虎) george yeo 杨荣文 in the Aljunied mountain. hope WP continue to attract good and able people, next campaign 2016 will be a better one!!! next logical target is East Coast GRC and Joo Chiat for WP. i believe they will win it.

another party is SDP, i think this party got potential as long as they move away from Dr Chee way of protest. look at how WP win seats by selling the ideology of check and balance in parliament, but Dr Chee behave more like a communist leftist and like to go on to the street for demonstration. how ironic!!! i thought Worker Party supposed to more left than SDP??? but now its vice versa! Dr Chee will be a good figure head and let others command the ship, SDP will be able to sail and discover some uncharted waters in next GE.