WHAT IMPACT DID Republican Politicians HAVE?
On August 27, more than half through their campaign, Dr. Tan Cheng Bock and Mr. Ten Jee Say held a press conference to support the political candidate.
According to NUS ‘ Dr. Rebecca Grace Tan, their support did not cause the election to become more politicized because it happened” quite late” in the campaign.
During the second half of the campaign, Assoc Prof. Tan Ern Ser noticed that the poll had” morphed into group government.” After that, the poll” took on the characteristics of a vote.”
At first, he believed that Dr. Tan Cheng Bock’s support — the close runner-up in the 2011 Presidential Election — could be advantageous for Mr.
However, it wasn’t much of a support because, according to Assoc Prof Tan, the three Tans appeared to be trying to bring party politics into the presidency, which is supposed to unify most voters.
He continued, referring to the election deposit of S$ 40, 500 ( US$ 30, 000 ),” but one could argue that( Dr. Tan Cheng Bock ) may have helped ( Mr Tan ) at least avoid losing his deposits.”
However, a different scientist questioned whether citizens truly believe that the elected president will be above partisanship.
When we have had Leaders who are primarily affiliated with the ruling party, it is difficult to say that many Singaporeans expect the organization to become completely disassociated from republican government, according to Assistant Professor Walid Jumblatt Abdullah of NTU’s School of Social Sciences.
Legally, he claimed, there is nothing to prevent the opposition or ruling group from endorsing political candidates.
He emphasized that there is no maximum day frame established by the Constitution for someone to run for president after leaving a political party.
And for that reason, we’ve even had presidents who have had ties to the ruling party. specifically ,” Asst Prof. Walid emphasized.
He continued,” I personally wouldn’t want the ruling party or even the opposition parties endorsing individuals, especially if the place is supposed to be above partisan politics and to unite the nation.”
” If we are opposed to the concept of political politicians( in the Presidential Election ), therefore I believe we should perhaps look at this establishment itself and see how we can make improvements to make sure that the organization is truly above party government.”
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Asst Prof Walid, highlighting PSP’s Dr. Tan Cheng Bock and SDP in special, asked whether opposition politicians would be harmed by the support they gave Mr Tan.
The assistant teacher referred to this as” independent.”
Although I would suggest that a lot of things can and will happen when we get to the general elections, I can understand why people claim it may hurt them.
When voters evaluate the opposition figures afterward, he continued, the support” may not be a substantial thing.”
The following public vote in Singapore may take place by November 2025.
While the Presidential Election should not be confused with a General Election, according to NTU’s Dr. Felix Tan, it is obvious that these opposition makes are” viewed in the same way.”
” Some of these criticism figures who supported Mr. Tan have very little help. These opponent figures should take note of the fact that they can do much more to enhance their reputation.
Second, comprehend the terrain better rather than listening to the echoes chambers of the displeased Singaporeans, he advised.