Down to the power of one
One person will hold the balance of power on the overhauled National Election Committee when the political agreement signed by the opposition and ruling parties on Tuesday is implemented. Sitting beside four members from the ruling party and four from the opposition, the man or woman who fills the final “consensus” spot will play the unenviable role of mediator and, presumably, decision maker in an election body that has long been considered beholden to the CPP. But while there are many possible candidates for the job, it appears most of those floated as top choices by observers stand little chance of being amenable to both sides. …
Kevin Ponniah
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/down-power-one
