Spring Moderator March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 Just saw a ST flash that Chee Soon Juan will be the SDP candidate for the by election. IMO, Paul Tambyah would have been the better candidate! ↡ Advertisement 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinobii Hypersonic March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 Just saw a ST flash that Chee Soon Juan will be the SDP candidate for the by election. IMO, Paul Tambyah would have been the better candidate! Just saw too! M disappointed, he should have field paul t Paul t stands a much better chance, if paul t wins, he wins too 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 (edited) neither CSJ nor Paul would have a chance to win BB bi-election i think it's a calculated move from CSJ because in last election many already question him why he did not compete in SMC is he afraid or no confidence? Edited March 20, 2016 by Wt_know 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktglfc Hypersonic March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 Just saw a ST flash that Chee Soon Juan will be the SDP candidate for the by election. IMO, Paul Tambyah would have been the better candidate! Frankly speaking he won't stand any chance or even other opp parties... The west has always been a very stronghold for the MIW .... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othello Supersonic March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 Frankly speaking he won't stand any chance or even other opp parties... The west has always been a very stronghold for the MIW .... agree. I will not follow this by-election cos there is no way ANY oppo will win. Good luck to SDP for trying anyway 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH1667 Hypersonic March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 So, finally, this will be a chee bi-election! 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Moderator March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 Frankly speaking he won't stand any chance or even other opp parties... The west has always been a very stronghold for the MIW .... Agreed but a good defeat ie above 40% thereabouts would have given his party a much needed boost n so too the opposition in general after the thrashing they all suffered at the last GE n I feel PT would have given them a better chance. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenTong Turbocharged March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 Agreed but a good defeat ie above 40% thereabouts would have given his party a much needed boost n so too the opposition in general after the thrashing they all suffered at the last GE n I feel PT would have given them a better chance.The better man was sidelined. And will not be a MIW but a WIW. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 Lai Lai Lai Come ask sg pools open bet 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icemaiden 6th Gear March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 Agree. CSJ has too much baggage - esp the betrayal of CST. But I suspect he is selfish and wants the glory for himself. After all, a by-election has the highest probability of success and its probably one of his only chances left.... And for those who kept saying west is PAP stronghold. Do you think CSJ can actually win in East Coast or Marine Parade or whatever? WP send A teams to these area for years and yet has never been able to win a single seat. In fact, I think perhaps WP should consider moving to other parts of SG. Their support is declining in these areas. The northeast like Hougang has fallen but I suspect the real easterners are strong PAP supporters and has never and will never give up on PAP. And in case people say things without checking history, Bukit Gombak is one of the first SMCs to fall to Ling How Doong of SDP in 1991. In short, the west has fallen to opposition before any east constituencies have. Bukit Gombak comprise of some HDB near Bt Gombak station but mainly private property in Hillview near Mindef. After the loss, the SMC was absorbed into Hong Kah which was again dismantled and then the same constituency sliced into different GRC every other election. So Gerrymandering at work. But during the time when SDP was in power, the estate was in a mess. And when PAP took over, things look better. Ling How Doong also went into Parliament making laughable speeches. So with that history, do you think people in that area still trust SDP? So instead of keeping saying things like "west" only vote PAP, perhaps we look a history and see is that statement true? Bt Gombak gave the opposition a chance but they performed badly. Look at the quality of the opposition in the west and how they have damaged their own reputation. If SDP were in the east, it might have done even worse. I hate to say this but the only way for SDP to survive is to fire CSJ. Just saw a ST flash that Chee Soon Juan will be the SDP candidate for the by election.IMO, Paul Tambyah would have been the better candidate! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishcumstrue 6th Gear March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 "by-election" or "bi-election" ? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 "by-election" or "bi-election" ? I kenna kan already. Still want to ask this question? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 I kenna kan already. Still want to ask this question? By David Ong? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 By-election is often seen as it will favour the opposition party. In David's case the residents might felt betrayed or let down becoz of his "personal indiscretion". Another factor that will affect the outcome of this coming by-election is who will pap select to contest. If they were to field some new face against CSJ I think the chances of them winning are low. If they field a grassroot leader maybe just maybe will win marginally. For now we have to wait and see. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishcumstrue 6th Gear March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 (edited) I kenna kan already. Still want to ask this question? Why fear over a innocuous and honest question ? Edited March 20, 2016 by Wishcumstrue 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 Why fear over a innocuous and honest question ? I scare of @radx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishcumstrue 6th Gear March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 I scare of @radx *sigh* Don't know whether to laugh or cry for you... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xefera 6th Gear March 20, 2016 Share March 20, 2016 By-election is often seen as it will favour the opposition party. In David's case the residents might felt betrayed or let down becoz of his "personal indiscretion". Another factor that will affect the outcome of this coming by-election is who will pap select to contest. If they were to field some new face against CSJ I think the chances of them winning are low. If they field a grassroot leader maybe just maybe will win marginally. For now we have to wait and see. Let me guess ... "son of bukit batok"? most importantly needs 1 car for himself and 1 for his wife else cannot commute to work. and don't forget to lay cardboard on puddles of water so he can safely cross ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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