10 reasons against:
1) People remember his history--protest over issues that they don't bother about, antics
2) Citizens don't care about straight talking people.
3) Really? Bill Clinton had an extra marital affair. He survived. Sinkies as clever as American politicians and voters?
4) By Election-effect--can go either way. No definitive say to Chee. Why not NSP then? Or Independent candidate?
5) Voters DO NOT care about international speakers. Certainly not your average Ah Ma.
6) Twenty plus years of failed politics--never won a seat and KICKED Chiam See Tong out.
7) Most prominent party my foot. That accolade goes to the Worker's Party. It achieved a GRC. What as Chee's SDP done? Under Chiam, SDP was something.
8) Look at the UK Coalition Govt. 2nd Opposition spoilt the governing structure.
9) No one forgives. No one forgets. Tak Boleh Tahan!
10) Never will win character. WP didn't never say die--they humbled themselves unlike Chee and achieved more than they expected.