KMT finds itself in quandary overYunlin election

"This means the KMT may not formally nominate a candidate and use its organizational resources to support the one who leads in the campaign in the final stage," he said.

The DPP has formally nominated Lin Chung-lee (林中禮), current chief of Hsiluo town, as the party's candidate for county commissioner.

DPP headquarters members moved to Yunlin County to join Lin's campaign yesterday and the party's presidential candidate, Chen Shui-bian, will hold six big rallies for Lin between next week and election day on Oct. 16.

"The DPP is ready to fight and we will concentrate all party resources on this election. In addition to helping Lin, Chen can boost his own ratings because the DPP traditionally enjoys less support in Yunlin compared with other counties," said Jimmy Kao (郭俊銘), DPP headquarters Organization Department director.