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Lai Ruilong is a candidate for Kaohsiung mayor of the Democratic Progressive Party. He has recently launched a land and air war plan, including public campaign advertisements and a comprehensive land war campaign, aiming to win the mayoral election and ensure a majority in the parliament.
Lai Ruilong and Democratic Progressive Party Councilor Gao, a candidate for parliament, greeted citizens at the Weiwuying Bypass this morning and asked for their support. (Photo by reporter Wang Rongxiang)
Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Ruilong worked hard in the land battle. He made more than 10 trips yesterday. He stood at the intersection early this morning to pray for votes. He said that he would continue to work hard for a full schedule and go all out for the next step in Kaohsiung.
Last week, Lai Ruilong announced the launch of a land and air war plan. In addition to releasing the first step of the "Various Changes" campaign advertisement, he simultaneously launched a comprehensive land war. Last Saturday, he held a "Hundred Industries Stand Long" campaign. President Lai Ching-te, former Executive President Su Tseng-chang, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai and other big names gathered to build momentum for green camp unity.
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Yesterday, Lai Ruilong continued to build momentum on Saturday and made more than 10 trips throughout the day, including multiple campaign headquarters for party members, the establishment of local support clubs, elderly respect activities, university alumni associations, professional society meetings, etc.; early this morning, he stood at the intersection of Sanduo and Cathay in front of Weiwuying, praying to passers-by for their votes, calling for the mayor to win the election and the parliament to get a majority.
He said that he had more than 10 itineraries the day before, contacted groups and citizens from different fields, and became more aware of everyone's expectations for Kaohsiung's future. He thanked every friend who cheered him up this morning, and the good weather in Kaohsiung. He will continue to work hard and go all out for Kaohsiung's next step!
Lai Ruilong sprinted through more than 10 itineraries yesterday and continued to listen to the expectations of various industries in Kaohsiung. (Photo by reporter Wang Rongxiang)
Lai Ruilong arranged more than 10 itineraries yesterday and hopes to hear more opinions from all walks of life. (Photo by reporter Wang Rongxiang)
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Lai Ruilong will continue high-intensity vote-seeking and campaigning activities before election day
Very likely · Within days

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