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I agree that SDP's 38.8% is not such a great result for a by election, by local standards. A WP candidate would have broken the 40% barrier, I feel. However, I would not say that Dr Chee has to step down from politics altogether. So what if he has gotten only 38.8% in a by election, and so what if it is actually his best showing... 

My Fellow Kia Su and Kia Si singaporeans, Dai Gay Hoh! (How's Everyone doing?!) Gua si Lau Tua Kang (My name, LTK) Based on the voting patterns and elections results of Singapore in the last 50 odd years, do you all think there is a need for Elections at all? * Elections take up time and resources. I assume some tax money is also... 

I am an opposition supporter but I have to say some hard truths. Dr Chee has lost 5 elections and even in a by-election, he failed to overcome the 40% threshold, despite being on the ground longer than his opponent, despite facing a less well-known minority race opponent and despite the David Ong scandal. It is not a good sign...