Yesterday saw the formal start of the 2010 national elections. Everybody who wants a slice of political power went onstage yesterday, with most staging their rallies under fiesta atmosphere.
The wealthiest candidate, Manny Villar and his Nacionalista party slate caused a massive traffic jam in Calamba Laguna where they staged their proclamation rally. While his erstwhile rival in the ratings game, Senator Noynoy Aquino led his Liberal partymates to a rally in Tarlac. Others, like Bro. Eddie Villanueva had his in Luneta, while former president Joseph Estrada had a field day explaining his comeback with the poor masses in Plaza Miranda.
Others like Jamby Madrigal, JC delos Reyes and Nicanor Perlas spent their days as common and as usual as any other day.
What would happen in May is anybody’s guess. There is a rising number of undecided voters who is massing up and turning out as a “swing vote”.
Though both Aquino and Villar are leading the pack, there is still a chance for third placer, Joseph Estrada, to regain his old form and cause his magic again in the minds of the people.
February 9th, 2010 @ Ricky Rivera
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