The Democratic Party’s "9+1" threshold must be unbreakable? Two "Chinese Pigeons" May Become a Dark Horse | Political Circles

The day before yesterday (26th), the Democratic Party held a special membership meeting to discuss and decide whether to stand for the end-of-year Legislative Council election. In the end, the party did not vote and decided to hand it over to the Central Committee to formulate the selection mechanism. Friends can participate in the selection after they are nominated, and then the membership will decide whether to recommend the party member for selection.

Based on the news from various parties, many members of the Democratic Party have pointed out that, as the veteran Li Huaming said, the number of "main elections" in the party is not as small as expected. More than 80 people attended the special membership meeting, "abandon the election" and " "Main elections" accounted for the 6.4 ratio. A large number of party members expressed their support for the election. They even pointed out that the two "Chinese pigeons" who supported the Democratic Party's candidacy may become potential cold horses for election to the Legislative Council.

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Plainclothes police guarding party members in the meeting place described the atmosphere as tense

Many people in political circles described the results of this general meeting as "anti-climax" and "unexpected". However, two party members frankly stated that they would not vote beforehand. One of the former district councillors recalled that they went to During the conference venue of the Star Walk in Tsim Sha Tsui, a large number of police officers were seen nearby. When he stepped into the Star Walk, he visually observed that many plainclothes police officers were stationed in the Star Walk. The atmosphere at the scene could be described as tense or even "serious"; during the meeting , I was also afraid that during the meeting, some members of the congregation would "step on the boundary" and some law enforcement agencies would break in. So when I walked into the Starlight Walk, I was sure that the meeting would not vote or vote.

Another party member pointed out that before the meeting, many party members were worried about legal risks due to voting against running for the election, so some people changed their attendance by authorized votes.

During the meeting, many party members expressed their opinions on supporting or opposing the Democratic Party’s participation in the election. More than 80 people attended the special meeting. The name "abstaining election" means that if the authorized votes are counted, "we (abstaining) must have more votes".

Based on the descriptions of many party members who attended the conference, in addition to Li Huaming, three party members who spoke in support of the Democratic Party's consideration of being elected have become an alternative focus of this conference.

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"June 4 Witnesses" speeches become an alternative focus

It is reported that a male party member of about 50 years of age made a total of 3 speeches. It was the first time that a young party member heard his name. Many party members bluntly did not know that the other party was originally a Democrat, but he had read reports on the party member in the media, describing it. The other party has a certain position in the political circle and is a witness and participant of the "June 4th" incident.

This person is not a non-Democratic founding party member, but he has friendly relations with some veterans and has profound experience with many old party members. He also served as an election candidate for a veteran who has faded out of politics. He described "old party members must know him."

It is understood that the party member shared his past stories and experiences in a speech at the conference. Young party members who did not know him felt "suffer" and profound in his speech. Later, he said that the Democratic Party should be in The decision was made at the meeting whether to stand for election or not, otherwise it would be difficult to explain to the public, "If everyone is not making this decision because no one is running for the election, then just say: "Now, I will choose by myself"", I think The Democratic Party may consider running for the Legislative Council.

Another party member who spoke in support of the Democratic Party’s consideration of running for the election is reported to be a middle-aged district councillor. He has very rich experience in running for elections. He has a professional background. He has just completed the district council’s oath and passed the customs successfully. He has a very low-key style in the past. Maverick, but was attacked by the established media due to the turmoil of the amendment.

Some Democrats suggested that if a party member wants to run for the election, he must first obtain the "9+1" nomination of the five regional branches. Li Huaming questioned it as "playing".

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Many party members are willing to support as long as they clearly explain the principles of participation

At the press conference, Luo Jianxi pointed out that the threshold for nomination within the party would be raised. Some members of the Democratic Party suggested that if any party member intends to stand for election, he must first obtain the nomination of "9+1 (9 nominations, 1 peace)" from the five regional branches. Li Huaming described yesterday "Present the problem" and questioned "Is the microphone playing again?"

A Democratic middleman who opposes the election said that the threshold is not difficult to pass, "I don’t think no one will pass." For example, if there are party members in Kowloon East who are interested in running for the election, Li Huaming can use his influence as a candidate for the election. "Picking Fei" is estimated to be able to get enough votes at least in at least two district branches.

More than one Democrat pointed out that if the two "main elections" mentioned above run for the election, they may be expected to obtain the "9+1" nomination in the five districts, as long as the other party can openly explain to the congregation the principles and reasons for wishing to participate in the election. Explaining that participation in the election is "a must," and I believe many people will support it.

A Democratic Party Central Committee pointed out that the "9+1" threshold has not yet been finalized, and the Central Committee will hold a meeting as soon as possible to discuss the selection mechanism and threshold.

Tang Jiahua, a member of the guild, said yesterday (26th) that if the Democratic Party sets a high threshold, "the effect is equivalent to making people uneasy to choose." He also said that candidates must undergo a "public trial" by party members at the general meeting. There may not be too many doubts. People are willing to accept participation in the party’s selection. The Central Committee laughed and pointed out that it is a tradition to be "publicly tried" at the membership meeting. For example, Huang Biyun was also besieged by party members at the membership meeting in May last year, and finally approved that she was responsible for organizing the organization. Participating team.

The Democratic Party will set the selection mechanism. Li Huaming said the threshold is as high as a play. Luo Jianxi: It must be dismantled. The pressure on the strategic considerations of the Democratic Party to "fuzzy" the election will fall on the "candidates." Luo Jianxi: The Democratic Party authorizes the Central Committee If someone signs up for the election, then the meeting will be decided. Li Huaming: There are more people in the Democratic Party who oppose the election. If they do not participate, they will be considered invisible by the government.

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