Denials — dime and dozen EDITORIAL 03/13/2010

Denials — dime and dozen EDITORIAL Click to enlarge 03/13/2010 Denials — as far as candidates, through their emissaries seeking the withdrawal of another candidates go —cannot be taken as truth, simply because this is not only the usual practice in the country among election bets but also because the withdrawal of one candidate from the race, along with his endorsement, can spell victory for one candidate over his rival. Say presidential candidate A and candidate B are in a tight race and can’t seem to get more votes, since the two have more or less hit a plateau by way of getting more votes, or are on the downswing.  As insurance, either candidate would naturally try to deal with say, candidate C, or D, in a bid to get C or D’s votes, especially if C or D has a strong endorsement power and could translate his endorsement into votes for candidate A or B.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/commentary/20100313com1.html

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