The biggest challenge for the candidates is to manage voters’ perceptions. Too much focus on one’s supposed “independence” of the government is not helpful as it could spark concerns of partisanship or hidden agendas. At the same time, candidates will have to carefully evaluate whether to seek or accept endorsements from political parties, civic, business and professional bodies. For example, if one were to be endorsed by the government or several opposition parties, it would raise questions of whether the candidate is aligned with their political platform or beholden to the endorsers. Full story
OPINION: TV tolls for President — Eugene Tan
The biggest challenge for the candidates is to manage voters’ perceptions. Too much focus on one’s supposed “independence” of the government is not helpful as it could spark concerns of partisanship or hidden agendas. At the same time, candidates will have to carefully evaluate whether to seek or accept endorsements from political parties, civic, business and professional bodies. For example, if one were to be endorsed by the government or several opposition parties, it would raise questions of whether the candidate is aligned with their political platform or beholden to the endorsers. Full story
