A defiant Senator Grace Poe yesterday assailed her rivals as she rejected rumors she is bowing out of the May 9, 2016 presidential race to give way to another presidential aspirant who is bent on defeating a frontrunner in presidential surveys. In a hastily called press conference in Makati City, Poe dispelled rumors circulating that she has decided to abandon her bid in favor of another candidate to ensure the defeat of a possible dictator and human rights violator in the upcoming May 9 elections. Prior to this rumor, Poe slid to third spot in the latest Pulse Asia survey commissioned by the ABS-CBN, a matter which was questioned by her camp and other candidates skeptical at the sudden rise of Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Manuel “Mar” Roxas and his running mate Rep. Leni Robredo in preferential surveys. Despite her current standing, the camp of Poe expressed firm belief that [...]
