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KMT Legislator: Aggressive Election Tactics Unnecessary Amid Candidate's Scandal

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A political candidate's son is accused of bullying and other scandals, prompting calls for him to withdraw from his election race.
  • A ruling party legislator stated that such aggressive election tactics are unnecessary.
  • The controversy involves allegations of bullying and a gambling-related incident, with critics questioning the mother's role as a public official.

A political scandal is rocking the upcoming election as the son of a ruling party legislator faces accusations of past bullying and involvement in a gambling scheme. The controversy has intensified with calls for the candidate, who recently apologized for his actions, to withdraw from his race.

For such overly aggressive election tactics, I believe they are unnecessary.

— Lin Pei-hsiangLin Pei-hsiang, legislative caucus whip for the KMT, commented on the election tactics surrounding the scandal.

Former legislator Kao Chia-yu criticized the situation, likening it to a real-life "Iron Fist" scenario and highlighting a gambling-related incident that allegedly harmed a classmate. She argued that the candidate's behavior constitutes a systemic harm to the education system and that his mother, a long-time public official, should be held accountable for enabling his "arrogant" conduct. Kao asserted that the candidate is unfit for public office and that a genuine apology would involve stepping down.

The real apology should be to announce withdrawal from the election and take responsibility.

— Kao Chia-yuFormer legislator Kao Chia-yu called for the candidate to withdraw from the election.

However, Lin Pei-hsiang, the legislative caucus whip for the opposition party, suggested that such aggressive election tactics are unnecessary. He stated that while he respects everyone's right to express their views and make their own decisions, he personally believes that overly aggressive campaign methods are not needed. Lin emphasized that in a democratic society, individuals have freedom of speech within legal boundaries, and he respects all decisions and statements made.

The mother, Wan Mei-ling, who has served as a public official for a long time, what role did she play, allowing Si Kuang-yang to be so arrogant?

— Kao Chia-yuKao Chia-yu questioned the role of the candidate's mother in the scandal.
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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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