Some DC hopefuls should work harder to get support: CE
Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday that District Council election hopefuls should take a long look at themselves and work harder if they are unable to secure nominations to run in the December polls. Speaking to reporters before the weekly Executive Council meeting, the CE was asked about complaints from members of the opposition camp who said they had not been able to get any nominations from the three local advisory bodies. Lee said the election hopefuls should ask themselves why they've been unable to gain the trust of those with nominating powers.  "If they fail to get enough nominations... maybe there is some reservation about their performance or perhaps there is doubt as to whether they are really patriotic, love Hong Kong, uphold the Basic Law and are loyal to the Hong Kong SAR," he said. "Someone who cannot fulfil these requirements is their own problem. The important thing is the rules must be fair and transparent and open." The CE noted that he’s learnt from media reports that some lesser-known novices have been able to get nominations. "Anyone who has yet to succeed has to continue to work hard – after all this is part of the electioneering project… those who have taken part in elections would know that they have to work hard and the [nominations] aren't easy to get,” he said.  The nomination period is due to close on October 30.