Singapore in 2011: A “New Normal” in Politics?

In 2011, Singaporeans voted in parliamentary and presidential elections. The social networking media, dominated by alternative reporting and commentary, played a significant role in generating political interest and mobilizing oppositional thinking and support. Faced with a stronger oppositional pre...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Asian survey 2012-01, Vol.52 (1), p.220-226
1. Verfasser:	Tan, Kenneth Paul
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	A Survey of Asia in 2011 Constituents Elections Electorate Mass Media Effects Opposition parties Parliamentary elections Parliamentary system Political candidates Political elections Political Parties Politics Presidential elections Presidents Prime ministers Singapore Singaporeans Social networks State Role Voters Voting Wages
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Zusammenfassung:	In 2011, Singaporeans voted in parliamentary and presidential elections. The social networking media, dominated by alternative reporting and commentary, played a significant role in generating political interest and mobilizing oppositional thinking and support. Faced with a stronger oppositional presence and a politically emboldened electorate, the People's Action Party government won the elections but achieved its worst results ever.
ISSN:	0004-4687 1533-838X
DOI:	10.1525/as.2012.52.1.220