Less than one week after Saturday’s three-in-one election, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members are lining up to stand in next year’s special municipality elections, with DPP Legislator William Lai (賴清德) the first to announce his intention to run yesterday.
Accompanied by 11 of his DPP legislative caucus peers, Lai, a doctor and native of Tainan, said he was prepared to run for Tainan City mayor.
Speaking at a press conference, Lai said he has received overwhelming support from people in Tainan and he promised, if elected, to lead the city with integrity.
DPP Lawmaker Ker Chien-ming (柯建銘) touted Lai as a “clear and quick thinker” who is able to stay calm and collected under pressure.
“He is one of the rising stars in Taiwanese politics,” Ker said.
DPP Lawmaker Yeh Yi-jin (葉宜津), who has also expressed a desire to join the race, said she believed that most of the 11 lawmakers who stood next to Lai yesterday would also root for her.
“The most important thing is how the voters feel about a candidate. Don’t underestimate the intelligence of voters,” said Yeh, who declined to say if she would make a formal announcement of her candidacy.
DPP Legislator Lee Chun-yi (李俊毅), who is also aiming for the same seat, said he would not follow the “Lai way.”
“I will not put the caucus in a difficult position by making them stump for me. I have made it clear that I respect the nomination process, which is a major part of a healthy democracy,” he said.
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