Insider》Shen Boyang’s debate was not strong enough on offense and defense? Green Camp Breakout "Settings" Exposed

Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang Wanan and Shen Boyang held their first televised debate yesterday. (File photo)

In the fierce battle to the end of the county and mayoral election, Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang of the Democratic Progressive Party showed a relatively mild offensive and defensive performance at the first televised political debate yesterday. Facing Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan's repeated challenges and criticisms, Shen still resorted to municipal issues. In response, party insiders revealed that this is actually a set strategy. The green camp must make every effort to prevent the two sides from intensifying confrontation and causing disgust among middle voters, and continue to use positive municipal discourse to break through the structural disadvantages.

Party insiders said that DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te had the same concept from the very beginning when he asked the party not to discuss polls or evaluate how many seats he would win, to when he reminded the party to "beware of fear." "Ocean Current" has set off a craze, but comparing several polls and historical structures, it is found that supporters of the Blue and White camp have a low voice rate in this election, which does not mean that they will not come out to vote. This is a typical "spiral of silence" effect.

Party insiders pointed out that "be wary of fear" has two major strategic considerations. First, winning in the polls is not really winning. The blue and white base in Taipei is still larger than the green camp. Shen Boyang must continue to fight and not underestimate the enemy; second, under a stable political structure, if the DPP wants to win in the two norths, it must strive to win over middle voters and young people. Therefore, the DPP hopes not to intensify hatred and deepen confrontation, and continue to adhere to a positive election line that emphasizes policies.

For example, this person said that the outside world may think that Shen Boyang's attack and defense in the first political debate were relatively mild, but in fact, after being set up, the Green Camp tried its best to focus on the municipal vision. During the process, Jiang Wanan tried to bring up the issue of resisting China and protecting Taiwan or the central government, but Shen still brought the focus back. After being criticized for having "no experience as a mayor," Shen also cited his excellent performance after organizing an international think tank for the first time and serving as a legislator for the first time, proving that he is the best candidate with full preparation and the ability to solve problems.