Prospects for political reforms are much better with Chen Shui-bian, not because the DPP is naturally less corrupt than other parties, but because they have had a shorter time in which to be corrupted by power. This is Chen's greatest asset.
National security is a serious issue, but political reform is the real issue in this election. As long as the electorate understands which issue has priority, their choice for Taiwan's next president should be clear.
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