![LOSER LEADERS [29TH JULY 2025] - When is it time for a defeated political leader to hand over the reigns? In most developed democracies, the answer is: immediately after losing. In the Caribbean, however, defeated leaders often cling to their office in the hopes of being returned to power. Some win their bets while others become lingering obstacles to their parties’ progress. With Saint Lucia’s next general election looming, CHOICE NEWS asked a veteran political historian: When is it time for leaders who lose to go home? The answer: Well, it depends….Jason Sifflet tells us more.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
HOW DO POLITICAL LEADERS STAY IN POWER AFTER ELECTION LOSS? POLITICAL HISTORIAN ANSWERS
LOSER LEADERS [29TH JULY 2025] – When is it time for a defeated political leader to hand over the reigns? In most developed democracies, the answer is: immediately after losing. In the Caribbean, however, defeated leaders often cling to their office in the hopes of being returned to power. Some win their bets while others become lingering obstacles to their parties’ progress. With Saint Lucia’s next general election looming, CHOICE NEWS asked a veteran political historian: When is it time for leaders who lose to go home? The answer: Well, it depends….Jason Sifflet tells us more.
