pre-script: If you haven’t seen delCapo’s pics from Bukit Gantang, you really should :)
Almost all BN politicians had begun downplaying expectations as the Kuala Terengganu campaign began. And now, we see exactly the same thing! Perhaps we can look forward to the same result :P :)
Remember, people like Najib and gang have access to police (and some say military) intelligence reports the likes of us will never get to see. Basically, they tend to know something we don’t about voter trends.
Anything is possible, but I imagine if reports were favourable to bN, they would be posturing like crazy, either setting themselves up for a big win, or rallying the troops to clinch a tight victory.
It doesn’t quite make sense to me why they would say the following, if their chances were good. Najib:
Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the results of Bukit Gantang, Bukit Selambau and Batang Air by-elections may not necessarily be a good indicator of people’s support.
“The trouble of by-election is that it is very hard to say to what extent it reflects the national consideration.
“Of course the pundits will be quick to make conclusion one way or the other… the party members are highly motivated with the challenges ahead and we will do our level best,” he told reporters after the party’s general assembly here today.
He said the by-elections are not a referendum.
“The only referendum is only when the general election comes. You will know whether the people support you or not. By-election may not be necessarily a good indicator,” he said.
Ahaha, then call for a general electionLAH mr. pm in waiting.
Meanwhile, Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the Batang Ai by-election cannot be treated as a barometer for the coming Sarawak state election.
“There have been numerous by-elections in Malaysia’s history and the winners can be from the opposition and government but the result at the general election is another matter,” he told reporters at the nomination centre.
Loooooser talk.
In Bukit Gantang, there seems to be only one issue to play up:
Meanwhile, BN Perak Menteri Besar Zambry Abd Kadir expressed confidence that Ismail will pull off a win, judging by initial feedback from voters.
“On the opposition side, they are going to play up national issues. But when it comes to Perak, they have to be very careful because it all boils down to the sultan,” he said.
“I believe that the voters would not be easiliy taken in because the Perak government is legal and received the consent of the Perak sultan…”
Aha, but the question is, my dear mr. dpm in waiting, did it receive the consent of the RAKYAT?!
I guess we’re about to find out.
Quick credit to Karpal where it’s due:
DAP chairperson, Karpal Singh, however were given a harder time by BN supporters who pelted his MPV with water bottles while he was on his way to the nomination centre.
“There were quite a few (bottles thrown)… Umno must stop this culture of violence. In any event, it will not hinder Pakatan from going all out to ensure a thumping majority,” he told reporters later.
Ironically, Karpal - who once sarcastically declared that there would be an Islamic state over his dead body - was seated next to PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang at the nomination centre.
The wheelchair-bound presence of Karpal to support PAS in this election is significant as he has had several run-ins with the PAS leader.
Much better political maturity :D What a contrast to people who throw bottles at someone in a wheelchair.
So, I think we’re off to a pretty decent start, 13 independents notwithstanding :P Let’s watch close and try to do our part!
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