Former Secretary-General Hosoda, the chairman of the Hosoda faction, the largest faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, said at a press conference in Matsue City that he would support the re-election of Prime Minister Suga in the upcoming presidential election.
Prime Minister Suga's term as president of the Liberal Democratic Party is until the end of September, and the Liberal Democratic Party has decided to schedule a presidential election to accompany this later this month, and Prime Minister Suga is also eager to be re-elected.
Former Secretary-General Hosoda, who is the chairman of the Hosoda faction, the largest faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, said at a press conference in Matsue City that he said, "Prime Minister Kan is having the greatest difficulty with the new corona virus. Rather than hold us accountable, we must endure this situation and overcome it, "he said, supporting the re-election of Prime Minister Kan.
Regarding the timing of the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the general election, he pointed out that "it must be held when the infection situation has settled down."
On the other hand, as the term of office of members of the House of Representatives expires on October 21, he said, "We should hold elections properly so that the term of office will not expire as much as possible."