Loose political map? The DPP teapot storm hits the foundation of Pingtung for 20 years

The DPP has laid a solid foundation in Pingtung for more than 20 years, but it may have begun to loosen the political map because of an election campaign. (Photo by Lin Hesheng) Image source: Taiwan's "China Times Electronic News"

. With the Taiwan authorities' "Legislative Court President" Su Jia's wife Hong Hengzhu, he can almost confirm his candidacy. In addition, "Legislative Member" Su Zhenqing threatened to have himself if he is not listed on the safety list of the districts. Jumping down, as if the pressure cooker was lifted, and problems followed one after another. The direct impact was the DPP "legislator" Zhong Jiabin striving for re-election; the Kuomintang has quietly watched the tiger fight from the side, and it is not only the "legislator" of Pingtung who covets. Aiming at the future local political map.

The DPP has been sitting on the throne of Pingtung County Magistrate for more than 20 years since Su Jiaquan in 1997. It can be regarded as a monolithic green camp among the political parties in Taiwan. In each period, the Taiwan authorities and the local people are connected smoothly and without faults. , Let the party be proud of one stick after another, stick after stick.

In the 2016 “legislators” election, the DPP’s situation is very good. The DPP’s three-seat “legislators” in Pingtung were stunned, and they played a beautiful home run. In the post-Pan Meng’an era, candidates for the successor gradually emerged. Everyone is optimistic that Zhong Jiabin and Su Zhenqing can take over smoothly. Although the local factions have their own masters, once some people qualify, the muzzle will be unanimous.

But the plan cannot keep up with the changes. Luying originally expected to win next year's "legislators" election first. The two brothers Zhong and Su climbed the mountain and worked hard. After two years of face-to-face confrontation, the winner will continue the DPP's incense.

However, no one thought that there seemed to be a harmonious atmosphere in the party, and cracks appeared in an instant. If you are not careful, you may burn the jade. Except for the lack of seats for the "legislators" in the first constituency, even possible successors have lost the political arena. Not only has the KMT morale boosted, it may not be that far away to win the seat of county magistrate in the future. In addition to the "legislator" in Pingbei, the undercurrent is raging. In Pingnan, Zhou Jiaqi, the daughter of Pingtung County Speaker Zhou Dianlun, challenged the current "legislator" Zhuang Ruixiong. This is also a tough battle. The past is not the same. If you are a little careless, you may lose both seats. By then, the DPP has laid the foundation for more than 20 years, and it may loosen from then on.

Source: Taiwan "China Times"

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