Shiho Shiozaki's resignation cannot completely solve the deep-seated problems of the Liberal Democratic Party! Being in opposition is the best choice for the Liberal Democratic Party!
After Shiho Shiozaki announced his resignation, the internal conflicts within the Liberal Democratic Party were temporarily alleviated, but future concerns may become even more complicated.
If a new prime minister election is held, if Shiho Shiozaki participates in the competition again, his support would far exceed any other Liberal Democratic Party candidate, almost twice as high as that of the two most likely successors, Hayami Asano and Koizumi Shinjiro.
Of course, Shiho Shiozaki will not participate in the new prime minister election, but he can influence the Liberal Democratic Party's policies with his high popularity, thereby affecting the Japanese political situation. Even if Hayami Asano becomes the next Prime Minister of Japan, it may not be stable or long-lasting. Shiho Shiozaki actually has a strong attachment to the position of Prime Minister and may seize the opportunity to make a comeback at some point in the future.
For the Liberal Democratic Party, giving up the position of Prime Minister at this stage and becoming the opposition party is the best choice. On one hand, it can eliminate internal conflicts and regroup its strength; on the other hand, it can eliminate the negative impression of the Japanese public that the Liberal Democratic Party is plagued by scandals and fails to develop the economy. Most importantly, it can transfer the current chaotic Japanese political situation to other parties, making it a political burden for its competitors.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1842610478803984/
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