Presidential Candidate Qualification and the Grand Scheme of Things
“...getting a Certificate of Eligibility to contest the Presidential Election does not necessarily mean that candidates are all "equally qualified to be President".” - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. By far Presidential Candidate (PC) Tony Tan is undeniable the most qualified of the 4 candidates to be the President Elect (PE) for Singapore. His worldly experience and years at the helm of Singapore Press Holdings and Government Investment Corporation as well his statesman demeanour and relatively good looks sets him aside from the others. Coupled with an honest face it would allow him to pull ahead of the competition if the climate be different. While PC Tony Tan possesses all the technical qualifications, the political climate has changed against his favour for he is now seen to be just another contender in the Presidential race. A climate where for 18 years there was no contender and where the government has had an overwhelming majority in parliament. It has allowed the ...