NSP has another more notable individual, Steve Chia, other than me. He may be staying low profile now, avoiding media exposures but he is no doubt very hardworking when it comes to party administration and groundwork. His political capital derives from his NCMP's experiences has served him well. If we manage to carry out a successful campaign by taking calculated risks and executing the right strategy and tactic, Steve Chia's team may also win as well. This is something many people overlook.
Many people in the internet may not know Sebastian Teo well enough but I can safely say that he is good leader who are willing to support and groom young people like me. For a party leader to allow the co-leader to take on most of the media limelight is not easy at all. We share many common visions and ideas as well. I am glad that I have made the right choice to work with NSP and Sebastian Teo, else I would have to build my own party from scratch, fighting an uphill battle.
My urgent task right now is to tackle the renewal problem. I guess winning seats in a successful campaign is the only way to attract young talents. Good strategy and tactical moves are just not good enough to convince young people that we are on the road to electoral success.
Goh Meng Seng
GMS
In my opinion, Steve was a very good ncmp during his short stint in parliament, probably as good as any elected opposition mp or ncmp in his effectiveness. Was sharp when he needed to be, unfazed, neither too aggressive nor accomodating. He would get my vote anyday.
But I think he will have a problem with the typical SG voter, especially the women. Some of these of course have unusual hobbies themselves, or have children or husbands with unusual hobbies, but when it comes to judging others, they are champions.
Always have had a good impression of Seb Teo as a solid stoic type wanting to help people and country, but he needs a higher profile.
My suggestion is that NSP should target all singaporeans by telling them that the party wants to help them have better lives. Targetted help for the poor and needy especially the quiet poor (those who don't kpkb to their mps and get food vouchers to go away) but work hard to get by, and for the low to middle income (potentially working poor as you call it) to improve their lives. Personally I'm more concerned for the former, but of course, as politicians, you guys need to target the guy wanting to upgrade from a bike to a Jap car too.