Is it possible for SDP to change its leader??

[CPT (NS) BRANDON]

Now that SDP has backed out of the by-election, there are clear signs that there is discontent among the party ranks. The likes of Dr Wijeysingha, Dr Ang and Dr Tambyah were probably not willing to contest after all the negative publicity caused by Dr Chee and his flawed 'proposal' to WP.

Many observers have said that SDP needs to change its leader in order to move on.

The fact remains that SDP is a very well-organised party with many intellectuals. Their policies are creditable and sensible. Their online presence is stronger than WP. What they lack is a competent executor and on-the-ground man (like WP's Low) who can get the message across to the older voters.

So, is it possible for SDP to change its leader?

I think Dr Chee's position in SDP is very entrenched because of all the foreign publicity, awards, citations and funding he gets. Can the likes of the three doctors manage to overthrow him in a similar fashion to what he did with Chiam See Tong??

 

[tanwahp]

I support replacing both Chee and Jufrie joker. Too bad Chee Siok Chin needs to go too.

VW or PT for SG. I am not hoping for discord to be sowed, but it will bear fruits in the longer term.

 

[CPT (NS) BRANDON]

See this link

http://www.singapolitics.sg/news/sdp-pulls-out-punggol-east-election

Chee says that all their posters were ready and they were good-to-go, and claims that the whole thing was not for show

This can only mean that the 3 candidates all refused to contest

 

[CPT (NS) BRANDON]

I support replacing both Chee and Jufrie joker. Too bad Chee Siok Chin needs to go too.

VW or PT for SG. I am not hoping for discord to be sowed, but it will bear fruits in the longer term.

There is a faction in SDP that includes Francis Yong, Gerald Sng etc who are all staunch supporters of Chee.

How will VW or PT or AYG mobilise enough support to take over the leadership role?

 

[watchman8]

There is a faction in SDP that includes Francis Yong, Gerald Sng etc who are all staunch supporters of Chee.

How will VW or PT or AYG mobilise enough support to take over the leadership role?

They should quit and join WP. Or form own party.

 

[ray_of_hope]

AYG's remarks about WP's "brilliant" move was the killer blow to force SDP to chicken out.

 

[yellowarse]

AYG's remarks about WP's "brilliant" move was the killer blow to force SDP to chicken out.

I see it as an orchestrated move to usher in the announcement.

 

[yellowarse]

I support replacing both Chee and Jufrie joker. Too bad Chee Siok Chin needs to go too.

VW or PT for SG. I am not hoping for discord to be sowed, but it will bear fruits in the longer term.

Lots of speculation about internal dissent, but I think all these people are still loyal to CSJ. For how long we don't know.

 

[cass888]

The MONGREL who bit his masters' hands LOUDHAILER chee soon juan got outvoted.

See this link

http://www.singapolitics.sg/news/sdp-pulls-out-punggol-east-election

Chee says that all their posters were ready and they were good-to-go, and claims that the whole thing was not for show

This can only mean that the 3 candidates all refused to contest

 

[billisnotathome]

This can only mean that the 3 candidates all refused to contest

Turkeys don't have a particular habit of voting for Christmas.

 

[TuaGow]

this is a sink and die party. no point changing leaders. all members should jump ship and join other opposition party.

 

[tanwahp]

Chee says that all their posters were ready and they were good-to-go, and claims that the whole thing was not for show

This can only mean that the 3 candidates all refused to contest

Without deciding on their candidates, they could print posters? Whose face will they put on them?

 

[metalmickey]

Now that SDP has backed out of the by-election, there are clear signs that there is discontent among the party ranks. The likes of Dr Wijeysingha, Dr Ang and Dr Tambyah were probably not willing to contest after all the negative publicity caused by Dr Chee and his flawed 'proposal' to WP.

Many observers have said that SDP needs to change its leader in order to move on.

The fact remains that SDP is a very well-organised party with many intellectuals. Their policies are creditable and sensible. Their online presence is stronger than WP. What they lack is a competent executor and on-the-ground man (like WP's Low) who can get the message across to the older voters.

So, is it possible for SDP to change its leader?

I think Dr Chee's position in SDP is very entrenched because of all the foreign publicity, awards, citations and funding he gets. Can the likes of the three doctors manage to overthrow him in a similar fashion to what he did with Chiam See Tong??

The best case scenario for SDP is for CSJ to be some kind of figurehead and he can still attract all the goodies from do-gooder foreigners. But this episode should have convinced everybody that Chee Soon Juan should have his tonsils taken out and just shut up and sit down.

Somebody else takes over the decision making. Keep him on as an honorary figurehead. That is best for SDP.

 

[tanwahp]

Lots of speculation about internal dissent, but I think all these people are still loyal to CSJ. For how long we don't know.

The loyal part may be true. I respect that. It means Chee and Jufrie should have the sense to automatically give way.

 

[metalmickey]

Without deciding on their candidates, they could print posters? Whose face will they put on them?

Printing posters is fast. Designing them is slow.

They could have just come up with 3 different designs.

 

[tanwahp]

Printing posters is fast. Designing them is slow.

They could have just come up with 3 different designs.

Read again. "Everything was ready to go"

 

[yellowarse]

The best case scenario for SDP is for CSJ to be some kind of figurehead and he can still attract all the goodies from do-gooder foreigners. But this episode should have convinced everybody that Chee Soon Juan should have his tonsils taken out and just shut up and sit down.

Somebody else takes over the decision making. Keep him on as an honorary figurehead. That is best for SDP.

CSJ kept a low profile in GE2011. I think that will continue.

 

[CPT (NS) BRANDON]

CSJ kept a low profile in GE2011. I think that will continue.

Sorry but this is SIMPLY NOT POSSIBLE!

He is now discharged from bankruptcy. This means he is permitted to speak at rallies.

You can expect him to play a leading role in SDP's campaign in 2016 and beyond unless he is removed and replaced by someone like Tambyah or Wijeysingha.

 

[yellowarse]

He is now discharged from bankruptcy. This means he is permitted to speak at rallies.

He can speak at rallies but he need not be the front guy. Look at an SDP walkabout and see where CSJ is standing.

 

[metalmickey]

Sorry but this is SIMPLY NOT POSSIBLE!

He is now discharged from bankruptcy. This means he is permitted to speak at rallies.

You can expect him to play a leading role in SDP's campaign in 2016 and beyond unless he is removed and replaced by someone like Tambyah or Wijeysingha.

OK he can keep a high profile but he is not authorised to make decisions.