3 Liberal Democratic Party presidential candidates nominated for candidates
The LDP presidential election, which will elect Prime Minister Abe's successor, will be supported by three members, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga, Chairman Kishida's political research president, and former secretary general Ishiba, respectively, before the announcement on 8th of this month. The movement is becoming active.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan attended a meeting of executives from five factions that supported himself and stated that he wanted to do his best with all his might, and showed his determination to the election campaign.
A camp made up of five factions that support the Chief Cabinet Secretary, the Hosoda faction, Aso faction, Takeshita faction, second floor faction, and Ishihara faction, and the non faction faction close to Mr. Kan, 10 members of each faction on the morning of the 3rd. The rest gathered at the hotels in Tokyo and discussed how to deal with the election campaign.
At this meeting, Mr. Suga stated, "While inheriting the Abe administration, I would like to do my best for this country in order to survive the difficult situation," and stated his determination to the election campaign.
Also, at the meeting, it was confirmed that the Election Countermeasures Headquarters will be set up in the near future, and policies for appealing in election campaigns will be compiled and preparations will be made for expanding support for party members.
After the meeting, the Yamashita/Organizational Movement Director of the Takeshita School, who will take office as Secretary-General of the Election Countermeasures Office, told the reporters, "I think Mr. Suga is convinced and straightforward. I would like to adjust the support system."
Chairman Kishida, the government researcher, announced on March 3 that he will appeal to himself, with the slogan "from division to cooperation," with an economic policy that considers the middle-income group, and a concept to improve the convenience of rural areas by utilizing digital technology. Was launched.
LDP's political research president, Kishida, held a press conference in Tokyo on the morning of the 3rd and announced a policy to appeal to the presidential election.
In this, Mr. Kishida said, "The major challenges have come to light in the battle against the new coronavirus. It is the problem of disparity in Japan and the problem of division in the international community." He emphasized the slogan "From division to cooperation." did.
In addition to raising the minimum wage to promote economic policies that consider the middle-income group, we will work on measures to reduce the burden of education costs and housing costs, and use digital technology to improve the convenience of rural areas. "National vision".
Furthermore, based on the experience of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, he is planning to promote "soft power diplomacy" utilizing Japanese science and technology, culture and art.
On the other hand, regarding the constitutional amendment, it is "to aim at working with the people while deepening the understanding of the people."
Mr. Kishida said, "I can't produce results without the cooperation of the people, and I want to be a leader who can bring out cooperation. I want to change the mood and break the election situation by communicating such thoughts."
Former Secretary-General Ishiba visited a dental clinic in the Diet on the morning of the 3rd and received regular medical examinations for approximately 30 minutes.
After this, the reporters smiled, "I come once a week to see if there is anything wrong with me. It's one of the few places to take a break."
Also, when the reporters asked, "Where is the tooth decay in Japan?" Mr. Ishiba laughed and said, "If you don't look at it regularly, it will be difficult later."
In the afternoon of the 3rd, Mr. Ishiba will continue to visit the offices of lawmakers belonging to the party and call for their support, and will set up an election headquarters at a hotel in Tokyo to study future strategies.