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Ko Wen-je postpones meeting with potential Taipei mayoral candidate

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Taiwan People's Party founder Ko Wen-je campaigned for a local council candidate in Tainan.
  • Ko stated that candidates are the main players in elections, while he acts as support.
  • He postponed a meeting with a potential Taipei mayoral candidate, citing a busy schedule.

Taiwan People's Party founder Ko Wen-je actively campaigned for Chen Shih-wei, the party's nominee for the Tainan City District 1 council seat. Ko emphasized that candidates are the primary figures in an election, with their success depending over 50% on their own efforts. He positioned himself as a mere "cheerleader, supporting role, lighting, and stage" for the campaign.

Election wins and losses, the candidate is the main player, accounting for more than 50% of the outcome. I am just a cheerleader, a supporting role, the lighting, and the stage.

โ€” Ko Wen-jeDuring a campaign event for a local council candidate.

During his campaign in Xinying's first market, Ko engaged with the public in a relaxed manner, soliciting support for Chen Shih-wei. He expressed that "any help is appreciated," highlighting the party's need for a victory in Tainan's Xibei region. Tainan City Party Chairman Yen Yao-hsing underscored the significance of the upcoming election for the party's roots in Tainan and as a chance to "clear Ko Wen-je's name."

Help as much as you can, count as much as you can.

โ€” Ko Wen-jeWhen asked about support for the candidate.

Ko, who was seen wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet, also visited the Wanggong Temple in Xinying to pray. He acknowledged that many of the party's candidates are on the cusp of winning, situated between victory and defeat, and stressed the need for continued effort to secure votes. The campaign aimed to gain crucial support for Chen Shih-wei, with Ko personally engaging with vendors and residents.

The election on November 28 is very important for the People's Party to take root in Tainan and is a battle to clear Ko Wen-je's name.

โ€” Yen Yao-hsingTainan City Party Chairman, urging voters to support the People's Party.
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