Although Peng's governance of the county has been highly controversial, his potential for re-election next year has not diminished.
"If he is not convicted, he will still be the most likely winner of the election for commissioner," Tang said. He called Peng a smart politician and the most earnest and hard-working Nantou commissioner ever.
Tang said the three major parties could all field candidates, but Peng was still the most popular politician. This was why, said a council official who declined to be named, Peng was not afraid of falling foul of so many people. "He could win again by catering to less than a mere 30 percent of voters."
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