On my part, I could safely say that my political acumen in assessing the possibilities are not quite far apart. All scenarios, possibilities and positioning have been given out. With due respect, TKL has chosen to fight on like a warrior though with the understanding that winning maybe a remote possibility. There are reasons and considerations he has made. But he fought and face ruthless defeat. He is a warrior because I think not many people can handle such defeat so well with such a quick recovery.
Most importantly, he walks the talk, has gone into post mortem mode to understand why he lost so badly to learn from this experience. I guess most people, if faced with such defeat, wouldn't have the mind to bother about anything else, least post mortem. This is the kind of positive attitude he truly believes in and promote.
Personally, I started out with the clear understanding that I don't have anything to gain from this PE by helping TKL. Well, anything to lose, I don't think so as well. Whether it cost me anything or not, politically, I don't really bother. So far, most of the people I meet, many of them may not have voted TKL but they are quite positive of my involvement in helping TKL.
Although TKL lost badly but the truth is, as pointed out by many others on the blogs, TKL is an electable choice who is being considered by the middle ground voters, even though put at second choice or basically sacrificed at the very last minute. People were talking about tactical voting, strategic voting or whatsoever about trying not to let Tony Tan wins. TKL became the sacrificial lamb in the end.
The campaign and messaging are quite alright, even other candidates try to micmick eventually. He fought a good fight but his lack of political branding and support base have cost him dearly.
Goh Meng Seng
