Prior to the announcement on the 19th, the Vice-Chairman of the Diet, Ogawa, announced his candidacy for the Constitutional Democratic Party's representative election, and prior to this, former Deputy Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Nishimura also announced his candidacy.


With this, the composition of the four people, including the chairman of the political investigation, Izumi and the former aide to Prime Minister Osaka, has been settled.

Kuni Ogawa announces candidacy for Vice Chairman

Junya Ogawa, Vice-Chairman of the Diet, held a press conference in the Diet on the evening of the 18th. I would like to do my best to reaffirm the charm of the party through a positive debate. "



And about how to cooperate with other opposition parties, which is one of the focal points of this representative election, "It is not easy to say because it will solve complicated puzzles. However, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party are one. We should feel the threat and take the path to create tension in Japan's political situation. "



At the press conference, Mr. Ogushi, the director of the board of directors, who was considering a candidacy, was also present. I asked Mr. Ogawa to run for the election, and I decided to fight in a unified manner by supporting him with a little effort. " bottom.

Former Deputy Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Nishimura announces candidacy

Former Deputy Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Chinami Nishimura met with members of the Diet to receive support on the morning of the 18th, confirming that he was able to secure the necessary 20 nominees.



At the meeting, Mr. Nishimura said, "I will run for this representative election. I would like to take the lead in the party to help those who are facing difficulties under the infection of the new coronavirus and reduce the unreasonableness of the world. ", And announced that he would run for the representative election.

Masatoshi Izumi, Chairman, exchanging opinions with students

In the evening, President Izumi exchanged opinions with about 10 young people, including students, in the Diet.



In addition to requests from young people, "I want you to take measures to support students who could not take face-to-face classes or study abroad due to the corona," there are also harsh opinions such as "The LDP is strong in the local area and the image of the Constitutional Democratic Party is weak." It has been issued.



In response, Mr. Izumi responded, "I would like to take up the issue of student life in Corona as a new Constitutional Democratic Party. Was there.



After this, Mr. Izumi told reporters, "If the party regenerates well, it will be possible to correct disparities and achieve sustainable economic growth, so I would like to reform the party firmly and expand the appeal for rebirth." Said.

He also said, "I hope we can have a good debate" about the composition of the four players competing in the representative election.



Ichiro Ozawa, a member of the House of Representatives, told NHK, "As a result of discussions with everyone, we decided to recommend Kenta Izumi. He is younger than anything else, and he has a strong determination to revitalize and reform the party. I praised the fact that I have the ability to act and have the ability to act. "



He added, "We must win the House of Councilors election next year under the new leader. I expect Mr. Izumi to be the right leader to pull the party and raise the expectations of the people."

Former Prime Minister's Assistant to the Prime Minister Osaka Photographed a PR video

Former Prime Minister Aide Osaka shot a PR video for the representative election in Tokyo on the morning of the 18th.



Mr. Osaka, who had a meeting with members of the camp before shooting, said, "Education is the first switch to change the current situation in Japan. Widening educational disparities and lowering the world ranking of universities have a negative impact on the economy, so education I want to launch it all over. "



After this, Mr. Osaka told NHK in the Diet that "My colleagues are energetically preparing for the candidacy. I myself will start work to finish the policy, and I will do my best. I want to be ready to meet you. "

Union Chairman Yoshino "For elections that interest voters"

At a press conference, Confederation Chairman Yoshino said about the representative election of the Constitutional Democratic Party, "I want the election to be of interest to voters. Also, the Constitutional Democratic Party is proclaiming gender equality, so an election that emphasizes that perspective. I want you to do it. "



On the other hand, regarding cooperation with the Communist Party under the new representative, "I understand the idea that the ruling party and the opposition party will have a one-to-one composition as an election strategy. I have a different way of thinking about it, so how about it? "