Promotional Video Reportedly Pressured to be Taken Down; Lee Ssu-chuan: If Election is Truly Competition, Target Me Directly

The campaign for the New Taipei mayoral seat is heating up, and recent reports suggest that a promotional video for our candidate, Lee Ssu-chuan, titled 'Uncle Chuan Recommends,' has faced pressure to be removed from online platforms.

Lee Ssu-chuan, when questioned about the video's takedown, reiterated his stance that elections should be conducted with integrity and respect. He stated that if the competition is genuine, opponents should confront him directly rather than resorting to such tactics. He believes that political contests should be a gentleman's agreement, and it is inappropriate to cause trouble for friends or supporters in pursuit of electoral victory.

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If the election is truly a competition, then target me directly.

While rival candidate Su Chiao-hui has denied any involvement in pressuring the video's removal, Lee Ssu-chuan's response highlights a concern for fair play. His call for direct engagement underscores a desire for a campaign focused on policy and vision, rather than behind-the-scenes maneuvering. This incident, regardless of its origin, casts a shadow over the electoral process and raises questions about the tactics being employed.

From our perspective at Liberty Times, we believe in transparency and a level playing field. Candidates should be judged on their merits and their platforms, not on whether their campaign materials can withstand undue pressure. Lee Ssu-chuan's straightforward approach and his emphasis on a 'gentleman's contest' reflect a desire for a more honorable political discourse, a sentiment we wholeheartedly support.

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Elections are originally a gentleman's contest, each with their own supporters and friends. To trouble respective friends for this election, I think it is not good. Therefore, if the election is truly a competition, then target me directly. I will not say more about this matter.