Akiko Ikuina (left), Eriko Imai (right)
The House of Councilors election is lacking in excitement due to the pre-reputation of “Liberal Democratic victory”. It is a talent candidate who once thrived in the entertainment world and the sports world to challenge there with the backwater team. Looking into their election campaign, I got a glimpse of the “incidents” hidden behind their refreshing smiles.
“This time, the most noticeable thing isLiberal Democratic PartyI ran fromAkiko Ikuina.YuanOnyanko ClubHe was a well-known member of the group and received enthusiastic support from female voters in his street speech. “(National newspaper reporter)
However, severe indications are erupting from the inner ring.
「IdolI’m not feeling sick … The tone of the speech is like a dinner show. The voice has no power, and it doesn’t resonate in the wind. I can’t even remember the manuscript. In addition, the election contest appeals to as many voters as possible in a minute and a second, and even though we have to make hard moves, in the evening we say “I want to go to rice” … “(election official)
Voices of anxiety can also be heard from within the LDP.
“Even though it’s an Onyanko Club, I’m young and in my late 40s. I hear a voice from inside the LDP saying,’The votes don’t grow as much as I expected.’Shinzo AbeI’m desperate to put them in a cheering speech, etc. “(Political Department Desk)
In the incumbent group, Eriko Imai, a former SPEED who also ran for the proportional ward from the LDP, is probably the top “talent candidate”.
In May, he had an accident with a pelvic fracture in Kagoshima, and he was in a wheelchair, but perhaps he had recovered from his injury, he changed to a crutch on June 24th.
“It seemed difficult to get out of the car, and the female supporter who accompanied me desperately supported me. It was possible to hold both sides on my way home.” (Voters who were present)
In 2017, Imai was reported to have an affair with former Kobe city council Ken Hashimoto in Shukan Shincho. Rumors of remarriage with the affair partner are now circulating within the Aso faction to which he belongs. In fact, before the election, Mr. Hashimoto was seen pushing Imai’s wheelchair multiple times. However, this time, Mr. Hashimoto cannot be seen among the staff who support the election campaign. The appearance of “Bocchi” without his lover looked lonely.
On the other hand, the opposition cannot be defeated either. Akemi Matsuno runs for the proportional ward from the Nippon Ishin no Kai. She is only a former Olympic runner, and she follows her unique style of running and appealing for support. However, this marathon speech seems to be quite “runaway” …
When I asked the secretary regarding her speech schedule, she was confused.
“Actually, I don’t even know where she’s running today. Mr. Matsuno is doing a” three-legged race “with his husband, and I can’t tell the schedule …”
When he was an athletics player, Matsuno was impressed by the fact that he ran out of power and collapsed immediately following the goal, but when he asked him “following the race”, he answered, “Of course, I will collapse!”. I hope he runs out of control and can’t fall before the race …
Chika Takami, who ran for the Ehime constituency on the recommendation of the Constitutional Democratic Party, made a break with the hit song “Kuchibiru Nude” and was active as a singer and actress.
“There are many voters who do not know the time even in the local area, and they are not making full use of their name as a talent. Mr. Takami is chasing the incumbent ruling party member, but Ehime Prefecture has a strong supporter of the Liberal Democratic Party and is forced to struggle. “(Political Department Desk)
In the street speech on the 24th, Takami was taking a guts pose in front of the local Ehime specialty “Kiomaru” …
“About 10 people gathered in the speech here, which had been announced in advance. I think it’s a little more famous in the local city of Niihama …” (audience)
Takami said regarding his current position aiming for four elections, “The other party is systematically strong. It’s a really difficult election.” Will you defeat the strong enemy and become a “demon extermination”?
Where is the battle for the “Women’s Upper House Election”?
( Weekly FLASH July 12, 2022 issue
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