The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) decided to summarize the House of Councilors election in which it lost seats and clarified the responsibilities of the executive branch, and said, "The party is at a critical crossroads, and its position as the leading opposition party may be threatened." is emphasized.
On the 10th, the Constitutional Democratic Party held an extraordinary executive board meeting and decided to summarize the previous House of Councilors election.
As a result, it stated that ``the executive department bears great responsibility for the severe result of not being able to win,'' regarding the fact that the number of seats was reduced by 6 from before the election, and the number of proportional representation votes fell short of the Japan Restoration Party by more than 1 million votes. .
The reasons for the defeat include the fact that voters were left with the impression that they did not know what they wanted to do as a "proposal-type opposition party," and the delay in adjusting candidates in so-called single-seat districts.
In addition, after analyzing that the coalition and other support organizations did not get as many votes as before, he said, "The party is at a critical crossroads, and the position of the leading opposition party may be threatened. We must share a serious sense of crisis."
In the future, he said that he must clearly state the axis of confrontation with the current government and ruling parties, such as not accepting neoliberalism that could widen disparities.
After the meeting, Izumi told reporters, "It's important to clarify the axis of opposition and make the party a party that can be supported by more people and independents. I would like to strengthen the executive structure according to the summary. ' said.