The pets of Singapore's presidential candidates helped voters see the individuals beyond their formal roles, says the Institute of Policy Studies’ Teo Kay Key.
Two weeks ago, these pet names would not have been recognisable to most Singaporeans. But after, many, especially those active on social media, would have heard of them, since they are the pets of this year’s Presidential Election candidates.
These pets, together with other personal details, add a touch of colour to these public figures. They help us see these individuals beyond their formal roles, and to see a person beneath the professional veneer. However, the US president has powers in policymaking, and candidates typically run as a representative of a political party. Therefore, it is not surprising to find that the proportion of the American National Election Studies respondents mentioning candidates’ personal traits as factors influencing their voting decisions are on a general downward trend, especially when compared to the candidates’ policies.
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