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Ishihara, Hiranuma unveil new party
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| Contributor | Ralphie |
| Last Edited | Ralphie Nov 14, 2012 01:31am |
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| Category | Announcement |
| Author | Mizuho Aoki |
| Media | English Language Newspaper - Japan Times |
| News Date | Wednesday, November 14, 2012 07:30:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara launched his new political party Tuesday along with five lawmakers, vowing to create a "stronger and tougher Japan" by tying up with other small parties before the next Lower House election.
Ishihara's new party, Taiyo no To (The Sunrise Party), incorporated all five members of the conservative Tachiagare Nippon (Sunrise Party of Japan). Ishihara and Tachiagare Nippon chief Takeo Hiranuma were named the party's coleaders.
With the establishment of the party, Ishihara aims to form a third force to take down the ruling Democratic Party of Japan and keep the Liberal Democratic Party, the main opposition force, from regaining power in the next election, which could come as early as next month.
"Taiyo no To is merely a channel to form a coalition (with other small parties) regardless of minor differences," Ishihara told reporters. "We most definitely will unite (with other parties) in the common interest before the next election." |
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