Is TKL thinking of exit route?

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http://tankinlian.blogspot.com/2011/08/statement-by-tan-kin-lian-getting.html

Thursday, August 11, 2011
Statement by Tan Kin Lian - Getting the certificate of eligibility

I am pleased that the Presidential Election Committee has granted me the Certificate of Eligibility. From now on, all arrangements will proceed as planned, leading up to Nomination Day. At this juncture, I wish to assure the public and all concerned that my campaign will be run in a clean and dignified manner, as befitting the status of the office.

I will be collecting the certificate from the Election Department at 11 a.m. on Friday.

Tan Kin Lian

why mention "leading up to Nomination Day"?

allowing for last minute pull-out?