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KMT Vice Chairman defends colleague against 'vote killer' label

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman Hsiao Hsu-tsen defended party colleague Cheng Li-wen against accusations of being a "vote killer."
  • Hsiao argued that if Cheng were a "vote killer," the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) would be praising her daily instead of attacking her.
  • He asserted that Cheng is popular among KMT supporters and has strong grassroots appeal, making her a valuable asset for election campaigns.

Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman Hsiao Hsu-tsen has strongly refuted claims that party colleague Cheng Li-wen is a "vote killer" or a liability in elections. Hsiao asserted that such accusations are exaggerated and that Cheng is, in fact, a valuable asset to the party.

If she were a vote killer, the DPP should be worshipping her three times a day and praising her every day.

— Hsiao Hsu-tsenArguing that the opposition's attacks on Cheng Li-wen prove her political effectiveness.

Hsiao's defense comes in response to comments made by Formosa TV chairman Wu Tzu-chia, who reportedly labeled Cheng a "queen of vote loss" and expressed concern about her potential to harm election outcomes. Hsiao countered this by posing a rhetorical question: If Cheng were truly detrimental to election results, why would the opposing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) expend significant energy attacking her daily? He suggested that the DPP's focus on Cheng indicates she poses a threat to their electoral prospects.

But the DPP attacks her every day, so it means Cheng Li-wen must be hurting the DPP.

— Hsiao Hsu-tsenExplaining why the opposition's focus on Cheng suggests she is a threat to them.

"If she were a vote killer, the DPP should be worshipping her three times a day and praising her every day," Hsiao stated, implying that Cheng's perceived effectiveness against the DPP is the reason for their consistent criticism. He argued that the DPP's intense scrutiny of Cheng, particularly regarding her stance on cross-strait issues, demonstrates her impact and suggests she is far from being a "vote killer."

I dare say Chairman Cheng is a chairman very welcomed by party supporters and the grassroots, which is absolutely not something that can be faked.

— Hsiao Hsu-tsenAsserting Cheng Li-wen's popularity and genuine support within the KMT party base.

Hsiao further emphasized Cheng's popularity within the KMT party base. He claimed that during his six months as vice chairman, he has attended numerous events across various regions and has witnessed firsthand the genuine welcome and support Cheng receives from party members and grassroots supporters. He believes this strong local appeal makes her an effective campaigner, and he anticipates her involvement in future election efforts, noting that Taipei City Councilor Yang Chih-tu was among the first to invite her to assist in his campaign.

If the KMT produced a vote killer, the DPP should be worshipping her three times a day and praising her every day, because this would be beneficial to the DPP.

— Hsiao Hsu-tsenElaborating on the logic that opposition attacks indicate a politician's strength.
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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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