Nine Democratic presidential candidates clashed in the first TV debate last night (3rd).
From the beginning of the debate, the candidates continued to ask questions about the policies and remarks of candidate Lee Jae-myung, who was the leading candidate in the opinion polls, and the so-called 'anti-Lee Jae-myung front' was established.
First of all, Candidate Jeong Sye-kyun mentioned yesterday that candidate Lee said that 'basic income' was not his number one pledge, and said, "Is it possible to re-create the government if the candidate running for the first place makes a promise that cannot be trusted by the people?" and criticized it.
Candidate Yong-Jin Park also launched an offensive of support, saying, "If you change your mind and do not gain trust, you are a politician who is unsteady and unstable."
At the same time, he raised the firepower of making 50 trillion won by adjusting expenditures, etc.
Candidate Park also made a point in the last presidential election that someone who had pressured other candidates not to be pardoned by Lee Jae-yong, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, withdrew his foot.
Candidate Nak-yeon Lee pointed out the 'reverse discrimination' made by Candidate Jae-myung Lee in his hometown of Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, and said, "There is a mistake in approaching local issues too harshly. It is also a problem to give false explanations. You can become a leader of trust. No,” he added, raising the level of pressure.
Candidate Lee also recalled the remark that Governor Lee had called other candidates a 'medicine dealer' during the election schedule and discussion process, and then said, "Is it right to use such harsh expressions?"How about arranging and abolishing the basic income policy at a later date?”
Candidate Kim Doo-gwan said, "The valley maintenance was known as a great achievement, but the party gave the mayor of Namyangju a policy target."
Candidate Yang Seung-jo pressured Candidate Jae-myung Lee, saying, "It is more unfair to pay disaster aid to all people."
In response, Candidate Jae-myung Lee backed down that he had not made any promises yet, saying, "Fair growth is the number one priority, and the government's massive determination and investment to turn the crisis into an opportunity, alleviating inequality and polarization as a means to make this possible. need," he replied.
Regarding the '50 trillion won remarks' pointed out by Candidate Park Yong-jin earlier, he showed confidence, saying, "Even if I can't do it, I can do it."
Candidate Lee Nak-yeon took a step back when asked about 'reverse discrimination in Yeongnam', saying, "I can't help it if I think that way." He said, "I never said it that way. It's a misunderstanding."
Regarding the remarks about the 'medical dealer', he explained, "I didn't mention the candidates," he said. "The era of seditious politics is over, and the public's high level of judgment made it important to provide accurate information."
Candidate Yong-jin Park, referring to Governor Lee's remarks that villas are daily necessities, repeatedly attacked, saying, "If a villa is a daily necessities, the people's billionaires will collapse."
However, Candidate Park did not back down and pressured him again, saying, "You seem to be in a bad mood, but if you do this, you will have a big problem for the people's power, Rep. Yoon Hee-sook, etc."
With the exception of Candidate Jae-myung Lee, the rest of the runners also made a move to seek solidarity with the so-called 'anti-Lee Jae-myung', such as mentioning common parts of their respective pledges.
When Candidate Lee Kwang-jae asked, "Isn't it necessary to cut corporate tax in stages in the order farthest from the metropolitan area?" Candidate Nak-yeon Lee responded, "Especially for companies relocating to underdeveloped areas, a reduction or exemption equivalent to corporate tax exemption can be followed."
When Candidate Moon-soon Choi introduced the social responsibility system for employment, which is his promise, Candidate Nak-yeon Lee also replied, "I am deeply interested. I want to study."
In the midst of this, Candidate Choo Mi-ae took a differentiated strategy, and asked Lee Jae-myung and Lee Nak-yeon, "Can you win the primary and work hard for the election chairperson for anyone?" and drew positive answers.
In addition, as the attack on the governor continued in the course of the discussion, he wrapped up the governor, saying, "It is necessary to mature and develop a good policy and make it a reality. It would be regrettable for the supporters to see it as a liar." also did
In fact, Candidate Chu argued in favor of the National Disaster Relief Fund, saying, "I do not see it as a disaster relief fund, but rather an expansion of the people's livelihood reservoir."
(Photo = National Assembly Photo Reporters, Yonhap News)