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Some analysts are predicting that the PAP could win this GE with over 70% share of the popular vote, possibly even hitting 75%, as a result of factors like the "flight to safety" effect and the very high visibility of PAP Ministers and candidates during Covid-19. If this is the case, even weak PAP candidates could win and become MPs in GRCs helmed by highly visible Ministers.
In 2001, the PAP government also called a General Election in a time of crisis, shortly after the Sep 11th terrorist attacks on New York, which triggered some degree of economic turmoil. The result of that 2001 election was a 75.3% share of the popular vote for the PAP. Only two Opposition MPs - Mr Low Thia Khiang and Mr Chiam See Tong - won full MP seats in Parliament, at a little over 50%.
It is the PAP which chooses the timing of elections. However, what we have control over is our Parliamentary work in raising issues of importance to the country; the development of alternative policy ideas to inform policy-making; and groundwork to engage and help Singaporeans in the constituencies where we walk. The Workers' Party has been working hard on all these fronts prior to GE2020 and will continue to do so.
It is my hope that Singaporeans who value political balance, government accountability and diversity of views, that Singaporeans who feel that a strong Opposition is good for Singapore (as a PAP Minister once said), would do their part to ensure that these values are woven into the fabric of our national ethos.
NB: The article below is from Lianhe Wanbao and the subtitle states that the PAP vote share in GE2020 could exceed 75% and mark a 40 year high.