There appears to be a “swing” towards PAP in votes compared to the last election in 2011. Some Singaporeans are disappointed because the outcome seems to contradict the evidence on the ground. The turnouts for opposition rallies, especially those of…
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I have been reflecting on this big swing towards PAP in GE2015. There is one factor which stands out in my mind: giving PM Lee and PAP a massive mandate as a way of honouring his late father. I call…
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Singaporeans from all walks of life who suddenly found themselves covered in white have come out to congratulate and commend Tharman Shanmugaratnam. This after Tharman’s Jurong GRC team beat Lee Hsien Loong’s Ang Mo Kio GRC team for best result…
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On Sept 11, 2.3 million voters inGE2015 returned thePAPto power, giving it 83 out of 89 seats and 69.9 per cent of the popular vote – a swing of almost 10 percentage points from GE2011. Why did this happen? Jeremy…
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Congratulations to All Parties, Candidates and the Population of Singapore who took part in GE2015. It’s an important democratic process that affords the country to check itself periodically, whatever outcome it may be. On the night when results were annouced,…
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