OPINION: Has Maimane failed to lead the DA? SAElections2019 | AdriaanBasson
The DA has more black supporters than ever before, but the party did not do enough over the past five years to change the negative perceptions about being a white party run by a black leader, writesThe official opposition has grown its support substantially in every election since 1994. The May 8 national election is the first time since the dawn of democracy that the DA risks stagnating or even declining in support.
The fact that Leon and Zille were brought out last week to boost the party's campaign is telling. Maimane has attempted to move the image of the party away from Leon's"fight back" days and Zille's unsavoury public utterances in recent years.Why has Maimane failed to grow the DA's support to 30% nationally?
Although I will only believe it when I see it, some analysts believe the Freedom Front Plus may eat into the DA's Afrikaans support base. This may partly be explained by the lack of a prominent, Afrikaans leader in the DA's ranks. In these times of crisis, Maimane didn't step forward to lead. He seemed hesitant to take a stand, albeit unpopular, and I perceived him to be torn between two factions in the party.
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