'Closer in time is the Presidential election. For a position meant to be above party politics with no real political power, this election sure has generated a lot of political drama.' — Ghui, OPINION
The police may still find him guilty of a criminal offence that could destroy his political career. The timing of when this could possibly happen is anyone’s guess, but the general elections are coming up. Could this annihilate the WP stalwart ahead of the elections?
In many ways, Mr Tharman for EP will neatly end such rumours. The EP is a politically benign position for the PAP. While it has prestige, pomp and pageantry, it is a figurehead position with no political challenge. It is well remunerated.
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