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Liberal Democratic Party
A Referendum for Japan
Does any party have the ideas and vision needed to help Tokyo overcome its myriad challenges?
Kan Needs to Attack LDP
Japan’s embattled prime minister should remind voters why they booted out the last lot.
Kan Should Ignore Polls
Naoto Kan should ignore a new opinion poll that shows support for his Cabinet at under 20 percent.
Power Before the People?
Japan’s problems didn’t begin with the DPJ. If elections are to mean anything, a party needs a fair crack at the whip.
LDP’s Pointless Posturing
Japan’s lower house passes a stimulus package—despite more LDP attempts to obstruct Diet proceedings.
LDP Not Playing Ball
Japan’s main opposition party could ultimately harm its own interests through its relentless criticism of the government.
DPJ ‘Riding Roughshod’
Leader of Japan’s main opposition party accuses the ruling parties of inconsiderate governance.
Through Kan’s Fingers
Now, the question looms even larger. Was Kan the right choice to replace Hatoyama?
Not Your Average Election
There’s a lot at stake for all players in Japan’s upcoming mid-term election.
Tanigaki: Political Martyr?
Does Japan’s opposition party leader plan to live or die by electoral sword?