Was expecting PT to get 48% and CSJ to get sub 40%. It turns out that the results swapped place.
PT result wasn't hard to explain. Incumbency effect plus PT walked the ground far too little.
CSJ very hard to explain. I got someone who consistently voted for PAP told me he would likely vote...
People want to see boots on the ground. They want to know if you are serious.
If their MP never turned up, most likely oppositions also never bother to walk the ground. So it becomes evenly match.
I always maintain that Pasir Ris is a sweet ground for opposition. Sdp this kind of 4th rated oppositions can get over 30% consistently. Imagine it is WP
It has always been like that. The main factor is the macro environment and gerrymandering. Middle ground swing towards being caution this time. PAP owes Trump a big thank you. If not WP could have gain more seats
Also there is a misstep for WP. Stop over playing the Palestinian issues. It...
NSP got to know those were protest votes against PAP. Not support votes for NSP. The party got zero branding, Naturally if stronger party comes, the votes will go there
All politics is local much more so for Sinkie land. As long as you do address all municipal issues and run the town well, you get the votes.
Parliamentary performance is secondary. This applies to both PAP and WP.
Imcumbency effect. 5 yrs down the road voters warm up to her it will be more difficult. Like Bt Panjang, LEW was paRachute in, incumbency effect was at it minimal. Now his score imoroves.
That Gigene who started it and Ariffin who refused to let it go affects entire party performance. All candidates should cross check their scripts to prevent such incident
In politics we know 1+1+1 might be greater than 3.
It might be possible that a 4CF might have put off some voters who would otherwise vote opposition and swing towards PAP. .