Explaining Elections in Singapore

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  • Author : Steven Oliver
  • Release Date : 2018
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  • Pages : 50
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  • File Size : 80,80 MB
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Book Description: The People's Action Party (PAP) of Singapore is one of the world's longest ruling dominant parties, having won every general election since the country's independence in 1965. Why do Singaporeans consistently vote for the PAP, contrary to the expectations of theories of democratization? We argue that valence considerations--specifically, perceptions of party credibility--are the dominant factor in the voting behavior of Singapore's electorate and a critical piece to the puzzle of the PAP's resilience. Furthermore, we argue that the primacy of valence politics arose in part by design, as the PAP has used its control of Singapore's high-capacity state to reshape society and thereby reshape voter preferences towards its comparative advantages. We use a multi-methods approach to demonstrate evidence in support of our argument through a within-case, historical analysis; a qualitative analysis of contemporary party competition and voter behavior; and a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the 2011 and 2015 general elections. Ultimately, our findings suggest that a focus on valence politics can increase the resilience of dominant parties, but that such a strategy also faces natural limits to the advantages it confers.

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Explaining Elections in Singapore

Explaining Elections in Singapore

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The People's Action Party (PAP) of Singapore is one of the world's longest ruling dominant parties, having won every general election since the country's indepe