Yilan Election: Wu Campaign Mocks Rival's Poll Lead Claim as 'Whistling Past the Graveyard'

Lin Kuo-chang, a candidate for Yilan County Magistrate representing the Democratic Progressive Party, asserted on a radio program that his polling numbers have consistently placed him in the lead since he began his campaign.

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Lin Kuo-chang's self-declared poll lead gives people the impression of whistling past the graveyard.

However, the campaign office of his Kuomintang rival, Wu Tsung-hsien, characterized Lin's self-proclaimed lead as an attempt to "whistle past the graveyard," suggesting it's a tactic to boost morale in a tight race. Wu's campaign spokesperson, Cheng Hao-wen, stated that internal polls show Wu and Lin are neck-and-neck, with each candidate experiencing periods of leadership. Cheng noted that Wu's poll numbers are showing a steady upward trend, but emphasized that polls are merely references and candidates must earn voter support through tangible actions.

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Wu Tsung-hsien's polling numbers show a very small gap with Lin Kuo-chang, and each has led at times. Wu Tsung-hsien's polling numbers show a stable upward trend.

Cheng highlighted Wu's successful policy explanation sessions and his efforts to de-zone industrial land in Luodong and establish a sports bureau, expressing confidence that Yilan residents will choose a capable and action-oriented leader. He cautioned that, following the pattern of recent elections in New Taipei and Kaohsiung, Yilan might see "strategic polling" from the DPP to create an illusion of a widening gap or a dominant lead. Cheng believes that Taiwanese voters, having experienced recall elections, understand the manipulability of polls and are unlikely to be swayed by attempts to steer public opinion. Wu's campaign will continue to work diligently, step by step, to gain the support of Yilan's residents.

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The DPP announced New Taipei City and Kaohsiung mayoral election polls, and in the future, Yilan County will also have 'strategic polls' claiming to 'widen the gap' or even 'lead by a large margin'.