The nomination period for the chief executive election starts this Sunday (20th), and all parties are still standing still. So far, no significant person has announced their candidacy, which has become a spectacle in this year's election campaign.
It is reported that people from all walks of life are secretly ready, and at least two potential candidates have formed a team and are ready to go to the horse. Everything is ready, only "North Wind".
Ye Liu tried his best to have a "green light" at the gate to go to the horse
The fifth wave of the epidemic broke out, and the number of confirmed cases continued to break the peak, which more or less disrupted Beijing's deployment of the Chief Executive's battle. However, no matter whether it was postponed or not, those who intend to claim the throne of the Chief Executive have already worked silently.
Among them, Ye Liu Shuyi, chairman of the New Democracy Party, has failed in the past two elections for the special capital, and failed to obtain enough nomination votes to enter the gate.
Whispering in political circles, Mrs. Ye has already formed a campaign team and hopes to win the nomination for the third time. The macro blueprint she proposed for running for the Legislative Council at the end of last year is already like the "Chief Executive's Platform".
Mrs. Ye did not receive "blessings" in the last two elections. Under the new election system, the security factor of the chief executive election is even higher. If Beijing did not give the "green light" to "rush the gate", I am afraid that it would be impossible to obtain the nomination vote.
A senior establishment faction analyzed that Ye Tai is currently fighting for a chance to enter the gate, at least he can run off the field, not just pacing in the sand circle. He believes that Ye Tai's market cannot be ignored at this stage, and it also depends on whether Beijing wants The election is contested.
"Liang Ying" is ready for "serving"
As for Leung Chun-ying, the active vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former chief executive, the political circle is concerned about whether he will make a comeback. People close to "Liang Ying" said that Leung Chun-ying is ready, and the preparatory work such as writing a political platform and forming a team has already been completed, and there are also establishments. The group specializes in land and housing issues.
The source pointed out that Leung Chun-ying has been meeting with the election committee without interruption in the past few years. He had "started running" a few years ago, and now "the food is ready, the question is when the food will be served (announced for the election)."
Another politician pointed out that Leung Chun-ying has long been experienced in fighting against adversity. He pointed out that in the 2012 chief executive election, Beijing originally intended for Tang Yingnian, and Leung Chun-ying still "goes to the horse" to run for election. After the tyranny of Tang Ying-nian's tyrannical construction scandal, Liang Ying's momentum rose, and he later won the election. In Beijing, "Tang Liang can do it", and eventually came to the top.
However, some senior members of the establishment have doubts about Leung Chun-ying's re-election. It is related to Leung's position as the vice chairman of the CPPCC. Will Beijing allow him to run for election, and whether he is the most suitable candidate?
The current chief executive, Carrie Lam, has no clear prospects for re-election.
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MPs approached for nomination
As for the current Chief Executive Carrie Lam's market situation, some of the establishment officials who have supported the election of the other party pointed out that the fifth wave of the epidemic broke out in Hong Kong, and the anti-epidemic work was in a complete mess. I know what I have in mind", I am afraid it is a "big deduction".
Another hot topic, Financial Secretary Paul Chan will publish the "Budget" next week. He is already gearing up for it, but like other potential candidates, it is impossible to get through without permission.
Some members of the establishment have revealed that they have been approached by interested candidates for the nomination earlier, but the election committee also has to wait for the signal. Faced with the confusing situation, all parties can only continue to wait.
Out of control, the chief executive battle must be postponed?
Tan Yaozong: The small scale does not need the political circle to propose three plans to handle the chief executive election.
No need to postpone for now: the risk is controllable, everyone knows the scale is good