Of course, it is strategic for the government to move ahead immediately because, again, the opposition has been, caught off guard. Their candidate, Anthony Sabal has not even been endorsed as Standard bearer - and the party will have to scramble to take on the UDP's Frank "Pawpa" Mena who has been in place for some years. Additionally, government can be expected to pour resources into Dangriga - just like they did in Cayo North in January - while the PUP remains cash strapped. Today the Leader of the opposition said the government is trying to "bleed them to death":..
Hon. Francis Fonseca, Opposition Leader
"Politics under this United Democratic Party government is the lowest and dirtiest I have even seen it practiced in Belize and I believe all right thinking Belizeans should be concerned. We have a party in government that appears to be prepared to do any and everything to stay in power. Clearly a bi-election is not in our party's interest at this time. We are focused on preparations for the general elections."
"I understand and our party understands and appreciates the UDP strategy of bleeding the People's United Party to death, but they have overreached and the growing stench of abuse and corruption coming out of Belmopan will yet overtake their party and bring them to their knees. The PUP is down, but we are far from out. We will work even harder and we will rebound."
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