In the representative election of the People's Democratic Party, Representative Tamaki was re-elected by a large margin, and he indicated that he would not rule out cooperation with the ruling party to continue to realize policies. Going forward, the focus will be on the sense of distance from the ruling parties, including the resumption of policy consultations.
In the representative election of the People's Democratic Party, votes were cast on the 2nd, and Representative Tamaki received 7 points, more than 80% of the total, and was re-elected by a large margin over Acting Representative Maehara, who had 31 points.
Mr. Tamaki stated, "The basis is to discuss and collaborate beyond the ruling and opposition parties to realize policies," and indicated that he would not rule out cooperation with the ruling parties.
While there is a perception within the party that Mr. Tamaki's policy of emphasizing policy implementation has been trusted, there are also voices of caution that "if the cooperative line with the ruling party is strengthened, it may lead to a split in the party and division of the opposition parties, which may benefit the ruling party."
On the other hand, some within the LDP have expressed their discouragement, saying, "It will be easier to promote cooperation, including policy discussions, and one of the options is to join a coalition government of the People's Democratic Party."
Mr. Tamaki denied that "there is no political party that our party can form a coalition with at this point," but the People's Democratic Party (DPJ), under Tamaki's leadership, approved the government's initial budget last year, and held discussions with the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito to address soaring crude oil prices and wage increases.