Pointing out Soong's regional popularity in the last election, Ger said that it appears that the pan-blue camp is adopting a "division of labor" campaign strategy in the run up to the 2004 race.
"Lien and Soong are each trying to play their influences in areas where they can do best," Ger said.
"In other words, while Soong will likely focus on courting voters in northern, central and eastern Taiwan given his popularity in those area," Ger said, "Lien can play his influence in southern Taiwan to court local support."
It remains to be seen, however, whether or not Lien's effort can cross the Chuoshui River -- generally regarded as the dividing line between northern and southern Taiwan -- and break down Chen's southern stronghold next March.
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