Thedream 3rd Gear August 24, 2011 Share August 24, 2011 Many know that with the current 4-horse race, TT will most probably win as the votes for the others are split between the 3. My situation is this: 1. I think our president should not be endorsed by the PAP (together with clans, societal groups, 75% of unions, and even taxi drivers) as this person needs to be trusted to challenge them on their actions. 2. While there are many pros and cons of the other 3 candidates, I think any of them would be a better choice than the PAP-endorsed candidate (i.e. TT) I invite fellow forumers, analysts, and fortune tellers to predict who is most likely to win the most votes among the other 3 candidates. But I don't want this thread to discuss "who is better." This will be a never-ending story and TT will win. Maybe we can guess from attendance at rallies, maybe the polls in MCF, maybe the opposition parties (not just SDP) can finally pull together and decided to support a particular candidate... At the end of the day, I intend to vote for the candidate who will most likely garner the most votes other than TT. Maybe if enough people "all in," then there is a chance to tip the scale against the obvious winner. Wishful thinking, I know, but I think it's still better than this endless battle of discussing "who is better" between the 3... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felipe 3rd Gear August 24, 2011 Share August 24, 2011 to be honest, i think the fact TCB and TJS are candidates significantly raises the chance for TT to win. that's why i feel either TCB/TJS should not contest this PE, for the sake of not getting TT in. My prediction will be a slight win for TT. 40% TT, 30% for TCB, 25% TJS and 5% for TKL. sometimes, one has to lose in order to win and imo, the anti-TT camp didn't play it too well this time. Let's welcome TT as the new PE in 2011. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedream 3rd Gear August 24, 2011 Author Share August 24, 2011 Is the turnout at TJS's rally an indication of the overwhelming support for him? I think if it is clear that all the opposition parties support him, then he would be a likely successful candidate. But the other parties do not seem to be behind him. Even Nicole said that she was there on her own capacity and not representing NSP... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedream 3rd Gear August 24, 2011 Author Share August 24, 2011 to be honest, i think the fact TCB and TJS are candidates significantly raises the chance for TT to win. that's why i feel either TCB/TJS should not contest this PE, for the sake of not getting TT in. My prediction will be a slight win for TT. 40% TT, 30% for TCB, 25% TJS and 5% for TKL. sometimes, one has to lose in order to win and imo, the anti-TT camp didn't play it too well this time. Let's welcome TT as the new PE in 2011. Is there a reason why you think TCB will get more votes than TJS? Once again, let's not discuss who is better or who is worse (which is endless), but of course if you feel that there is some thing about TCB that people in general will prefer, please share. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felipe 3rd Gear August 24, 2011 Share August 24, 2011 it's just hearsay, that opposition votes are split between TCB and TJS. MIW votes are also split between TT and TCB, with a slight advantage for TT. Can u imagine if TJS were not in the picture? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedream 3rd Gear August 24, 2011 Author Share August 24, 2011 it's just hearsay, that opposition votes are split between TCB and TJS. MIW votes are also split between TT and TCB, with a slight advantage for TT. Can u imagine if TJS were not in the picture? yeah, my understanding is also that the opposition votes are split between TCB and TJS... that's the problem of the split votes I'm trying to unravel... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felipe 3rd Gear August 24, 2011 Share August 24, 2011 thats why if the opposition voters read into things a bit more, they should vote TCB. but i doubt this will happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha78 6th Gear August 24, 2011 Share August 24, 2011 thats why if the opposition voters read into things a bit more, they should vote TCB. but i doubt this will happen. And once again, by simple psychology and maths, the preferred candidate has the highest chance of winning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic August 24, 2011 Share August 24, 2011 thats why if the opposition voters read into things a bit more, they should vote TCB. but i doubt this will happen. Sorry, but I don't at all see why this should be so. Please see my thoughts in the other thread on TJS and TCB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedream 3rd Gear August 24, 2011 Author Share August 24, 2011 How "accurate" is the polling in MCF? The one started by Speedz76 now has TJS with 90 votes, TCB with 66 votes, and TKL with a miserable 7. But then again, the one started by Nightkids has 4 votes all for TCB... needs time to "mature," but are there changes of opinions after some of the interviews and rallies?... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedream 3rd Gear August 24, 2011 Author Share August 24, 2011 Sorry, but I don't at all see why this should be so. Please see my thoughts in the other thread on TJS and TCB. can help point me to it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedream 3rd Gear August 24, 2011 Author Share August 24, 2011 And once again, by simple psychology and maths, the preferred candidate has the highest chance of winning. I see what you're saying. With this thread, I'd like to look for like-minded people who really don't have a preference, so long as it is not TT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedream 3rd Gear August 24, 2011 Author Share August 24, 2011 I think if the opposition parties "cared" about the presidential election, they would name a candidate they support. I imagine quite some sway in votes if WP stated who they support... anyone heard anything from them???... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic August 24, 2011 Share August 24, 2011 can help point me to it? Sure: http://www.mycarforum.com/index.php?s=&...t&p=3963722 Two posts, one after the other. Sorry, a bit chong hei. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedream 3rd Gear August 24, 2011 Author Share August 24, 2011 Sure: http://www.mycarforum.com/index.php?s=&...t&p=3963722 Two posts, one after the other. Sorry, a bit chong hei. not cheong hei at all... but as you got on... your England getting more and more powderful... what "machinations" lah, "provocateur" lah,... I think in line with what I'm trying to do here, the thing I get from your posts is whether the general public will turn away from TJS because he isn't as "dignified." My wife, who is quite a political "nut," says that she thinks the president should not be from the PAP, but she feels strongly that TJS is just too "pai gia" to be our president... I'm wondering whether people in general will feel the same way... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic August 24, 2011 Share August 24, 2011 not cheong hei at all... but as you got on... your England getting more and more powderful... what "machinations" lah, "provocateur" lah,... I think in line with what I'm trying to do here, the thing I get from your posts is whether the general public will turn away from TJS because he isn't as "dignified." My wife, who is quite a political "nut," says that she thinks the president should not be from the PAP, but she feels strongly that TJS is just too "pai gia" to be our president... I'm wondering whether people in general will feel the same way... Yes, TJS is a polarising figure. The uphill task will be convincing the fence-sitters that that's what we actually need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear August 24, 2011 Share August 24, 2011 just remember, with this 4 horse race, one just needs 26% to win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedream 3rd Gear August 24, 2011 Author Share August 24, 2011 just remember, with this 4 horse race, one just needs 26% to win. ??? my math no good... 40-26-24-10 will be the "40" win rite??? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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