JG Campaign Trail 2006 Day 2: SMS to candidate

As election fever heats up in Singapore and the PAP raising issues about a certain candidate, an SMS "storm" has hit James' mobile phone. Some are from friends and supporters, others are from reporters and journalists who want to get the first crack at the news centering around the minority certificate. Here are some examples of SMSs that were received on James’ mobile phone on day 2 of the campaign.

From the Media

1. I'm huimin fr wanbao and this is my contact (hp no) will be grateful if u can consider allowing us a peek at your response first as our offstone time is 1230pm. if not we will only be able to carry the story tomorrow which will be a pity. hope to hear from you soon.

2. Sir, its christie fr Today npaper. Sorry to bother-can i ask for your response to the elections dept pls? George yeo says you abruptly changed tone when the officer told they had cctv recording. Whats your response?

From SMS Political Watchers

1. If they keep harping on it... It'll make them look petty... ;)

2. Wah being labelled famous is almost a kiss of death man! Heh, hope u don't take the bait. Good luck man.

3. The media's lynching you over the minority certififcate mix-up. Channel U just dedicated 10 mins of air time to show the taped conversation & CCTV footage.

4. The cna report 2 nite is quite damaging as far as viewing voters r concerned. It leaves the impression behind u're a fumbler and untruthful. Of course pap's milking it. Cal me wen u're free.


For more information or to place comments, please email Roderick at rick_162@lycos.com.

Roderick Chia graduated with a Communications Studies degree, majoring in Journalism from the Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. He is currently working as an information and communications coordinator in a regional non-governmental organisation. He is a registered voter in Potong Pasir constituency.

posted by JG Blog @ 3:53 PM