Regarding the LDP presidential election following the expiration of his term at the end of next month, former political research chairman Kishida pointed out to reporters that "it is an important place to show the people a wide range of options," and motivated them to run for candidacy. rice field.
Former Liberal Democratic Party president Kishida expressed his willingness to take on the challenge even after losing to Prime Minister Kan in last year's presidential election, saying, "I would like to take on the challenge if I have a chance." Kishida was held on the 19th. At the faction's meeting, several attendees expressed their expectations for running for this election.
After this, Mr. Kishida told reporters, "I would like to receive a lot of words of encouragement and take it firmly with gratitude. I would like to clarify my own response after the specific presidential election schedule is confirmed next week." Said.
He pointed out that "it is important for the government and the ruling party to draw up the various voices of the people and draw conclusions. The presidential election is an important place for the LDP to show a wide range of options." I was motivated to run for candidacy.
On the other hand, regarding the measures against the new corona, Mr. Kishida said, "It's very painful. It's also a battle against time, and it's a temporary bed like a so-called" field hospital ", based on the fact that many people die during home medical treatment. Isn't it the stage to take concrete measures, such as increasing the number of hospital beds? "
Candidates other than Mr. Suga, former secretary general of Koga, cannot be considered as an option
Former Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Koga said in the recording of the TBS CS program "Parliamentary Talk Frontline" that there are moves toward candidacy other than Prime Minister Suga over the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election. Running in a growing situation is unthinkable to me as an option. "
On top of that, regarding the candidacy of former political research chairman Kishida who took over the faction, "It is a different matter from being motivated and deciding to run at this timing. I think I'll make a decision, but I don't think I'll make the decision to run. I'm hoping to make that decision. "
On the other hand, regarding the dissolution and general election of the House of Representatives, Mr. Koga said, "It is better to be as late as possible. It will also prevent infection."