2024-08-24 03:00:00
The Liberal Democratic Party presidential election was a chaotic election, with an unprecedented number of candidates discussed reaching more than 10. Senator Shigeharu Aoyama (72 years old), who has not been widely discussed so far, announced his intention to run and was interviewed by “Bente News Department”. “The Liberal Democratic Party does not realize the anger that borders on hatred of sovereignty. We have no choice but to repair the rotten parts,” he said, expressing a sense of crisis and anger about the current situation. (Miyahata Joe)
◆ “I can see the elders and faction leaders behind the candidates.”
“If you change your face, the hatred among the people will subside and you will not lose power. If you think so, you are completely different from me.” From the beginning, he harshly criticized the party’s intentions in this presidential election.
After serving as a reporter for Kyodo News and a think tank representative, Aoyama was first elected as a proportional representative in the Senate in 2016 and is currently in his second term. It is said that he entered politics after being contacted by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. He is a representative of the Japan Association for the Protection of Dignity and National Interests, a conservative group of the Liberal Democratic Party, and is active in blogs and online videos.
Some people believe that the reason why so many MPs are talking about running for office this time is because the factions that caused the slush fund issue have been disbanded and have shaken off their shackles. On the other hand, the intentions of the leading politicians remain visible in the candidacy of each member.
Senator Shigeharu Aoyama (back left) held a press conference on the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election at the Senate Building on the 23rd (Photo by Tetsuki Sato)
Aoyama believes that “the elders, bosses and faction leaders behind the candidates themselves are the main motivations for losing power, which is not a good thing for the country.”
◆The slush fund issue and the relationship with the former Unification Church are key
Candidates in this presidential election will be asked two questions: their response to the slush fund issue and their relationship with the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (formerly the Unification Church).
Regarding the issue of slush funds, Mr. Aoyama said, “Money that cannot be disclosed is not political funds, so it must be paid for with taxes, and the new prime minister must even do something.” If he suffers a storm within the party. 》Needs to be modified again.
Regarding his relationship with the former Unification Church, he said: “It’s just a matter of public explanation, and if you can’t answer that question, you shouldn’t be prime minister.), you shouldn’t run for president, isn’t that obvious?” Of course? .
◆ “As a special person, I have the right to dissolve and judge impartially.”
Despite Mr. Aoyama’s eloquence, no Senate member has served as LDP president or prime minister. Although there is no legal provision, it is said that it is problematic for members of the Senate to exercise the “dissolution power” without a so-called early election judgment.
Mr. Aoyama realized this and said: “It is completely non-partisan, no donations, no political parties. As an exception within the party, I think it is necessary that I have the power to dissolve the party and make a decision.” “This is a fair judgment. I dare to leave the Senate.
Japanese Senator Shigeharu Aoyama held a press conference on the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election at the Senate Building on the 23rd (Photo by Tetsuki Sato)
On the 23rd, he held a press conference in Congress and expressed his enthusiasm by saying, “I want to propose another option.” However, he did not disclose whether he had obtained the 20 references needed for the campaign, saying only, “I am confident that we will have all the references before the announcement date.”
◆This statement is brave, but some people worry that it will vent public dissatisfaction.
His claims are bold, but can he actually run as a candidate? Political commentator Harumi Arima said, “He has deviated from the tradition and center of the Liberal Democratic Party, and it is difficult to gather allies. The political arena is difficult for a lone wolf.” On the contrary, I am worried that Mr. Aoyama’s words and deeds will vent public dissatisfaction.
“It would be different if the private voice became louder and said, ‘As Mr. Aoyama said, the LDP should make greater changes,’ but if this is considered, ‘I can say sharp things within the party,’ That’s different.” ‘In short, he will only be a blessing to the Lib Dems. ”
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