Lets all agree that LTK does not take rash actions. He is also very cautious. The Hougang franchise was built by LTK and WP. YSL did not have the time to put his mark on his and there is little link emotionally. He is also bland by nature and regarded as an assistant and not a politician in his own right.
WP and the leadership did not have to take this decision. I am fully aware that this decision caught you by surprise. Your aim was not YSL but WP. WP has come out of this smelling of roses. If by-elections is called now or shortly, I see an increase in their votes.
To the man in the street, they have demonstrated the moral capacity that PAP cannot match.
Lets not forget the by-election effects (Bees). Compound that fact that CSM, SL, Pritam, GG, Yee and LTK campaining on behalf of their candidate of choice. All of them are personable, approachable, educated and well regarded.
I will be very surprised if PAP calls a by-election. The consitutional and the Parliamentary Elections Act is silent on the time requirement. d
WP and the leadership did not have to take this decision. I am fully aware that this decision caught you by surprise. Your aim was not YSL but WP. WP has come out of this smelling of roses. If by-elections is called now or shortly, I see an increase in their votes.
To the man in the street, they have demonstrated the moral capacity that PAP cannot match.
Lets not forget the by-election effects (Bees). Compound that fact that CSM, SL, Pritam, GG, Yee and LTK campaining on behalf of their candidate of choice. All of them are personable, approachable, educated and well regarded.
I will be very surprised if PAP calls a by-election. The consitutional and the Parliamentary Elections Act is silent on the time requirement. d
I agree with your observations.
The Yaw-gate has caused the middle ground voters to lose confidence in WP, as well as opposition movement. The sacking of Yaw could only savage part of the middle ground voters portion. The win will be less than 60%, provided that it is a straight fight.
Goh Meng Seng