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Duterte possible VP bid 'in poor taste, unethical,' says Gordon
Senator Richard Gordon accused President Rodrigo Duterte of using a potential vice presidential bid in Eleksyon 2022 as a "distraction" tactic, mirroring the strategy of former strongman Ferdinand Marcos.
Gordon believes Duterte's move is a way to "extend his term" and expressed skepticism about the President actually pursuing the vice presidency.
He likened Duterte's approach to Marcos, who allegedly used distractions to divert attention from political opponents.
The senator also deemed Duterte's potential VP run as "in poor taste" and "unethical," suggesting it's an attempt to circumvent proper political channels.
Gordon criticized Duterte's "hypocritical" behavior, pointing to his public outbursts and curses, followed by appeals for divine help, as contradictory.
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