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Commentary: How not to misread Singapore voters and the Presidential Election outcome
If a General Election were to be held in the near term, it is not the case that Singaporeans who voted for Tharman Shanmugaratnam would also vote for the People’s Action Party, says SMU associate professor Eugene K B Tan.
SINGAPORE: Does Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam's resounding victory in Singapore’s Presidential Election tell us anything about the support for the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP)?
Related to that, would the result have any bearing on the timing of the next General Election or even the leadership handover?
Related to that, would the result have any bearing on the timing of the next General Election or even the leadership handover?
Commentary: How not to misread Singapore voters and the Presidential Election outcome
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Commentary: How not to misread Singapore voters and the Presidential Election outcome
If a General Election were to be held in the near term, it is not the case that Singaporeans who voted for Tharman Shanmugaratnam would also vote for the People’s Action Party, says SMU associate professor Eugene K B Tan.
Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his wife Jane Yumiko Ittogi arriving at Toa Payoh Hub on Sep 2, 2023. (Photo: CNA/Marcus Mark Ramos)
Eugene K B Tan
05 Sep 2023 09:17AM (Updated: 05 Sep 2023 09:28AM)
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SINGAPORE: Does Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam's resounding victory in Singapore’s Presidential Election tell us anything about the support for the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP)?
Related to that, would the result have any bearing on the timing of the next General Election or even the leadership handover?
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Singapore netizens have commented that Mr Tharman’s landslide win - where he garnered 70.4 per cent of the popular vote – might mean that following it shortly with a General Election, which must be held by November 2025, would be in the PAP’s favour.
However, it would be an error to transpose the Presidential Election outcome to the state of affairs in popular politics.
Mr Tharman’s outstanding performance cannot be taken as being indicative of the popularity of the PAP. The positive reception to Mr Tharman’s candidacy may not necessarily reflect the public mood and support for the PAP government.
There is no denying that Mr Tharman’s breadth and depth of experience has much to do with his presidential win. He is well known to Singaporeans, having spent 22 years in the ruling party and holding high-profile positions such as Minister of Education, Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister.
A VOTE FOR THARMAN IS NOT NECESSARILY A VOTE FOR THE PAP
Although one cannot ignore Mr Tharman’s time and contributions in government, it is another thing altogether to say that voters from across the political aisle were giving the vote of confidence to the PAP in last Friday’s poll.If a General Election were to be held in the near term, it is certainly not the case that voters who voted for Mr Tharman would also vote for the PAP.
Concerns such as bread and butter issues, housing, job security and public life standards are being addressed even as the PAP government plans to unveil a revitalised social compact. Voters will determine if the government has done enough over its tenure.
The General Election is a highly partisan contest with each political party promoting their election manifestos in a contest for the right to form the government. In a one-party dominant system, General Election can also function as a referendum on the ruling party.
PAP stooge Prof
Must do it while ground sirpok is high.... Can win 100% seat De woh
That I agree.
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