The Liberal Democratic Party presidential election is actively moving toward expanding the support of the three people who have announced their candidacy ahead of the announcement on the 17th this week.
Factions within the party are also expected to begin full-scale coordination of supporting candidates this week.
Former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Kishida, Minister of State for Regulatory Reform Kono, and former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takaichi, who have announced their candidacy in the LDP presidential election to select the successor to Prime Minister Suga, appealed policies for expanding support over the weekend. ..
Mr. Kishida responded to questions asked via the Internet, and stated that he would resolutely respond to relations with China in cooperation with related countries such as the United States, and set up a new assistant to the Prime Minister in charge of human rights issues.
Mr. Kono exchanged opinions online with female party members and explained his intention to work on improving the treatment of childcare workers and to actively provide opportunities for children to hear stories of women who are active in society.
In a TV program, Mr. Takaichi acknowledged that he would like to fully explain his thoughts to the United States and China, saying that worshiping at Yasukuni Shrine, which he says will continue even if he becomes Prime Minister, cannot be a diplomatic problem. Shown.
In addition, former secretary-general Ishiba said that he would make a final decision on whether to run for the near future by assessing the situation within the party, and acting secretary-general Noda continues to work to secure the 20 recommenders required for candidates. increase.
Meanwhile, all factions within the party other than the Kishida faction are expected to make full-scale adjustments this week.
The Takeshita faction and the executives of the Tanigaki group have voiced support for Mr. Kishida, and we are planning to gather members of the Diet to discuss the response.
Mr. Kono is being supported by mid-career and young Aso factions, some of the Ishiba factions, and non-faction members close to Prime Minister Suga.
Mr. Takaichi is moving to support some members of the Hosoda faction, who once belonged to him, among the members who support conservative political beliefs.