JUST a quick thought. Whether anyone likes it or not, the next presidential campaign begins on June 30, 2007 when the new batch of senators join the 14th Congress. While the counting isn’t over, the top six or so senatorial rankings seem beyond dispute, and among them are some candidates being discussed as presidential aspirants. What does their senatorial victory tell us about their presidential prospects? I’ve linked the survey results graphs for each candidate.
1. Loren Legarda: Was her vote purely on her own merits, or a sympathy vote for 2004? And the real question is: even as the senatorial top-notcher, is the country prepared for another female president?
2. Chiz Escudero: Phenomenal popularity and a marvelously efficient campaign. The man to watch, particularly as the country’s going through one of its periodic generational shifts. But too young to be president?
3. Ping Lacson: He held his own, but didn’t make major gains. He proved he has a solid constituency that will vote for him, consistently. But there wasn’t any “cross-over,” and he hasn’t proven he can attract additional support.
4. Manny Villar: The biggest loser, in terms of his presidential prospects. A lackluster campaign, massive spending for ads but not enough bang for the buck; he hoped the Vice-President’s endorsement would help, but the Vice-President serves with an administration that got rejected in terms of the national vote. The Vice-President endorsed Ralph Recto, too, and it didn’t seem to help, either. And he has to retain the senate presidency.
November 19th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
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November 18th, 2007 at 6:25 pm
I think enough of president and V-Pres from luzon…
I will go for Tommy Osmeña of cebu city…NOT THE 2 OSMEÑA SENATORS!!!!!!!
November 15th, 2007 at 10:00 pm
sonny belmonte or bayani fernando might be good for our country. they don’t talk much but they’re full of actions. when belmonte assumed office, the coffers were empty and in debt, now qc is the richest city and sonny has been named the best mayor 2x i think.
same thing w/ bayani, less talk, more action. but, sadly, i doubt if they will win.
gordon is ok too, so w/ miriam. vincent has a point when he said miriam was cheated in the 92 elections.
very true, any party, whether opposition or adm. will profit from her. remember she was w/ opposition before. i have noticed too even if she is w/ adm. she is critical of them if the need arises. hindi naman siya puppet lately.
but you know, don’t be surprised if one day we will all wake up to a binay and jinggoy adm. bec. the media is foisting these 2 and so many other unqualified to us!
re being a closet queen as pres. or vp, i have nothing against them….but, don’t you think they are more vulnerable and their positions and decisions can be compromised if ever they win? i am not implying someone is gay here, i am talking about the position being occupied by one if ever…
November 14th, 2007 at 12:21 am
George,
yan din ang sabi ng mga alipores ng ibang politiko hahahahaha
The funny thing with people like you..you talk about exactly the same thing about yoru idols hahahahaha
November 12th, 2007 at 1:11 am
To the readers of this blog:
Senator Gordon for me is the best person for president among the aspiring presidentiables in the 2010 elections. His track record alone can prove it. Hindi na sana tayo maisahan pa ng mga tumatakbong presidente na puro magagandang pangako at plano lang naman ang ibinibida pero hanggang sa salita lang. We love this country! We should really scrutinize the personality and background and achievements ng kahit na sinong tumatakbo sa pagkapresidente. Wag na tayong pabola pa. Deeds and deeds alone should be the basis of our criteria in choosing our next president. Gordon has leadership capabilities. He’s not really that popular like Estrada or other presidentiables na kaapelyido ng dating presidente o kayay nung mga magaling gumimik sa paggamit ng advertisement. Pero looking back at his past jobs and achievements, sayang naman kung hindi siya ang iboto natin. At his age and experience, hinog na talaga siya. And the most I like with him: pag sinabi niya ginagawa niya. Hindi lang siya magaling sa daldal– isinasagawa niya ang sinasabi niya. Remember Olongapo, SBMA, DOT, and Philippine Red Cross? Kailangan ng bansa natin ay isang lider na katulad niya. Matalino, matatag, magaling, mahusay mag-execute ng plano. He can motivate people. And his leadership style is one of the bests. And on top of it, he’s a very good lawyer–nakita naman natin ang mga ipinasa niyang batas at ang bilang ng nagawa niyang bills. His passion and his ability in whatever job he handles shows the greatness of his character. Minsan naiisip ng ilan na para siyang may pagka-diktador, pero sa tingin ko ang tawag dito ay political will. Hindi na baleng hindi popular sa iilan ang gagawin mo basta’t makabubuti ito para sa bansa at sa nakakarami–dapat mo itong gawin. Sayang kung hindi siya ang manalo, sa tingin ko dedicated talaga siyang maglingkod sa bayan natin. Let’s give him a chance. Anyway subok na siya sa mga nagawa niya. Ito na lang ang gawin nating batayan–ang mga nagawa hindi ang mga papogi o grandest plans na hindi naman tayo sigurado kung maisasagawa o pambobola lang. Let’s vote for Dick Gordon!