Out of the uncertainty of a new electoral system came a stunning rout of the Democratic Progressive Party and the near elimination of small parties. Chen Shui-bian resigned as DPP chairman, and party supporters licked their wounds even in traditional strongholds
BY TAIPEI TIMES STAFF REPORTERS
The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) scored a resounding victory over the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in yesterday's seventh legislative elections, winning 81 seats, including 61 district legislator seats, to secure a two-thirds majority that gives it extra legislative powers.

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