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KMT chairwoman likens rival to 'overconfident hare' in Changhua election

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Kuomintang Chairwoman Chiu Lien-hsin supported Changhua County Magistrate candidate Wei Ping-cheng, likening the opponent to a slow but steady tortoise.
  • Chiu criticized the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate, Chen Su-yueh, as an overconfident rabbit, implying Wei's late start would lead to victory.
  • Chen's campaign responded that substance, not speed, determines election outcomes, highlighting Chen's diligent service to the public.

Kuomintang Chairwoman Chiu Lien-hsin has thrown her support behind Changhua County Magistrate candidate Wei Ping-cheng, employing a "tortoise and hare" analogy to frame the election. Speaking at a campaign event in Wei's hometown, Chiu characterized Wei, a political newcomer, as the tortoise – slow to start but ultimately destined for victory through diligence. In contrast, she depicted the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate, Chen Su-yueh, as an overconfident hare, too reliant on perceived advantages like presidential support and campaign resources.

The hare loses because it is too complacent and lazy. The tortoise, though slow, reaches the finish line through diligence and responsibility, step by step, ultimately winning.

— Chiu Lien-hsinKuomintang Chairwoman Chiu Lien-hsin uses the tortoise and hare fable to describe the Changhua County magistrate election.

"The hare loses because it is too complacent and lazy," Chiu stated, drawing parallels to the fable. She suggested that the DPP's Chen Su-yueh believes she can win easily due to President Lai Ching-te's backing and government resources. However, Chiu asserted that democratic elections are not decided by such factors, and voters possess the wisdom to evaluate candidates' capabilities and track records.

Who is the tortoise and who is the hare does not require a direct response. If someone wants to call themselves a tortoise, we will not comment.

— Chen Su-yueh campaign teamThe campaign team for Chen Su-yueh responds to Chiu Lien-hsin's 'tortoise and hare' analogy.

The Chen Su-yueh campaign team dismissed the analogy, with spokesperson and county councilor Hung Tzu-chao stating, "Who is the tortoise and who is the hare does not require a direct response." He emphasized that elections are won based on policy, vision, a candidate's integrity, and execution, not just speed. Hung highlighted Chen's reputation for hard work and dedicated public service, expressing confidence that voters would make an informed decision. The campaign affirmed Chen's focus on presenting policies and visions that meet the needs of Changhua residents, rather than engaging in mudslinging.

Elections are not about speed, but about policies, vision, and the candidate's integrity, capabilities, and execution. Changhua residents value long-term dedication the most. Chen Su-yueh has been known for her diligence since entering politics, and her dedicated service is evident to everyone. We believe voters will make the wisest decision.

— Hung Tzu-chaoChen Su-yueh campaign team spokesperson Hung Tzu-chao criticizes the analogy and highlights Chen's strengths.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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