GE2025: 'Flight to safety' has worked for PAP before but worries over US tariffs may not have the same pull, say analysts

Political analysts in Singapore are questioning the effectiveness of the ruling People’s Action Party’s strategy of appealing to voters’ instincts to “fly to safety” amidst new tariffs by the US. While this tactic has worked in the past, the electorate is now more diverse and has changed, considering multiple factors such as parties’ branding, policy stances, and performance. The political landscape is polarized between those who support a strong government and those who believe in political pluralism and checks and balances, making it challenging for the PAP to sway voters solely based on the “flight to safety” mindset.

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