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BackKe Wenzhe and Kaohsiung merged with Ke Zhien, bluntly saying that Lai Ruilong was too good to fight
Ke Wenzhe and Kaohsiung merged with Ke Zhien, bluntly saying that Lai Ruilong was too good to fight
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Ke Wenzhe and Kaohsiung merged with Ke Zhien, bluntly saying that Lai Ruilong was too good to fight

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  • Ko Wenzhe and Ko Zhien were sweeping the streets in the market in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung.
  • Ko Wenzhe bluntly said that Lai Ruilong was too aggressive, and suggested that Ko Zhien let Huang Guochang be the director-general of the campaign, pointing out that the Kaohsiung election was too boring, and Lai Qingde's position as chairman of the party may be replaced after Kaohsiung is captured.
  • Ke Zhien responded by asking Chairman Ke to come together, and said that Lin Yukai of the People's Party was an excellent candidate and hoped to be promoted.

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Why It Matters

Ko Wenzhe and Ke Zhien collaborated on street sweeping activities for the Kaohsiung mayoral election, making competitive remarks against People's Party candidate Lai Ruilong, and at the same time discussing the Blue and White cooperation strategy and People's Party Lin Yukai's candidacy for city councilor.

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Ke Wenzhe Kaohsiung combined with Ke Zhien bluntly said that Lai Ruilong was too good to fight. (Photo by reporter Huang Liangjie)

Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ke Zhien launched the "Blue and White" campaign strategy today (3rd). Together with Ko Wenzhe, Kuomintang Kaohsiung City Councilor candidate Lin Yukai, they swept the streets of the Sanmin District market. In a joint interview with the media, Ke Wenzhe said, "Lai Ruilong is so good!" He also suggested that Ke Zhien simply let Huang Guochang serve as the director-general of the campaign, "just take out all the things that must be killed and talk about it."

Ko Wenzhe said that the Kaohsiung election was too dull, and he believed that the election campaign was not fought "defensively." He also called out that "Lai Ruilong was too good to fight." He said that after Kaohsiung was defeated, Lai Qingde, the party chairman, would probably have to be replaced, but he still felt that your campaign (referring to the Ko camp) was too dull.

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Ko Chi-en immediately responded to Ko Wenzhe, "Please come with us, Chairman Ko." When Ko Wenzhe was asked about the phenomenon of "ocean currents overflowing into Kaohsiung," he emphasized that actual poll statistics must be more accurate with numbers. If you just look at the screen directly or watch the scene, you often can't tell. For example, if 500 people surround you and shout about frozen garlic, you think the whole world supports you, but in the end there are only those 500 people.

People's Party founding chairman Ke Wenzhe was asked about the fierce competition for city councilors in Sanmin District, which is likely to lead to a situation where blue and white are fighting for one seat. Ke Wenzhe responded that candidates will fight for the highest votes to be elected; Ke Zhien pointed out that People's Party Lin Yukai is a very good candidate and hopes to win this seat.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Ke Zhien will consider appointing Huang Guochang as the campaign director-general to strengthen the campaign team

    Possible · Within weeks

  • The Kaohsiung mayoral election will present a competitive situation between blue and white, and it will be difficult for the People’s Party to break through

    Likely · Within months

Open Questions

  • Will Ke Zhien really let Huang Guochang serve as the director-general of the campaign?
  • What is the specific way in which Blue and White cooperation operates in the Kaohsiung election?
  • Are there any adjustments within the People’s Party to Lai Ruilon’s campaign strategy?

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