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The Kaohsiung Mayor's public political meeting was held on the 14th. Ke Zhien had previously criticized his opponent Lai Ruilong's political donations and employment disputes. Lai Ruilong responded in an interview before the political meeting, accusing Ke Zhien of engaging in smear campaigns and "squid wars."
The Kaohsiung Mayor's public political meeting will be held today (14th), in response to the KMT's Ke Zhi'en's attack on his opponent Lai Ruilong's political donations and employment disputes. Lai Ruilong responded in an interview that Ke treated the election as a "squid war" with bad tactics, and even said that Ke Zhi'en is "more KMT than the KMT, and more Han Kuo-yu than Han Kuo-yu."
In response to Ke Zhien's accusations about office hearings and political donations of specific individuals, Lai Ruilong said in an interview before the political speech that "this is completely smear and misinformation." He made it very clear at the last debate and clarified the other party's statement on the spot. Unexpectedly, Ke Zhien made the same accusation again today.
Lai Ruilong emphasized that he has stood the test of his 30 years in politics. From the first time he ran for the Legislative Council, the Kuomintang has smeared him every time. But usually everything goes away after the smear campaign is over and the election is over. He further criticized Ke Zhien's behavior as "more KMT than the KMT, and worse than Han Kuo-yu!"
Lai Ruilong said that the issue of optoelectronics was attacked as early as 6 years ago. What Ke Zhien proposed now has no new evidence at all. "If I have had any problems in the past 30 years, hasn't the judiciary taken action?"
Lai Ruilong emphasized that his integrity, integrity and professionalism can definitely withstand the test over the past 30 years. Ke Zhien was unable to provide specific political opinions and achievements, so he chose to carry out personal attacks and smear campaigns during the election. No one would accept this "squid war" approach. Finally, Lai Ruilong appealed to Ke Zhien that the election should be conducted in a positive and happy manner, and called on citizens to come out and vote on November 28.
Regarding the controversy over Ke Zhien's accusation against him as a supporter club cadre, Lai Ruilong also expressed that he respects the judicial investigation and will not tolerate it. However, there are many people who support him during the election process, so don't "continue" or criticize him casually. I call on everyone to use positive campaigning instead of using "Lianliankan" all day long. If there is any illegality, judicial investigation is welcome.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ke Zhien and Lai Ruilong's slander and counterattack will continue until the voting day on November 28
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