Hsiao Ching-tien Notifies Wei Ping-cheng to Head North; Unable to Answer on May 13th Whether Nomination Will Occur
KMT Changhua County Party Headquarters Chairman Hsiao Ching-tien speculates that the KMT Central Standing Committee might nominate lawyer Wei Ping-cheng to run for Changhua County Magistrate and has notified Wei Ping-cheng to go north. Hsiao Ching-tien stated that the final decision rests with the party headquarters and he cannot answer on its behalf.
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(Central News Agency reporter Cheng Wei-chen, Changhua, 12th) Hsiao Ching-tien, chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT) Changhua County Party Headquarters, said today that he speculates the KMT Central Standing Committee might nominate lawyer Wei Ping-cheng to run for Changhua County Magistrate tomorrow, and has notified Wei Ping-cheng to go to Taipei tomorrow. As for whether the nomination is confirmed, he cannot answer on behalf of the KMT chairman.
Wei Ping-cheng said he has received notification from Hsiao Ching-tien and will await further notice regarding tomorrow's situation.
For the Changhua County Magistrate election, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has nominated Legislator Chen Su-yueh. The KMT has Legislator Hsieh Yi-feng, Changhua County Industrial Development and Investment Promotion Committee Secretary-General Hung Jung-chang, Changhua County Government Counselor Ko Cheng-fang, and Wei Ping-cheng expressing their intentions to run. Wei Ping-cheng's mother, Wei Chen Chun-hui, previously served as Shetou Township Mayor.
Hsiao Ching-tien told a Central News Agency reporter that he met with KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wen a few days ago and suggested completing the nomination this week. This is to avoid affecting the nomination schedule for township mayors and Changhua County councilors, and to prevent unnecessary internal friction within the party.
He said he speculates that the KMT Central Standing Committee might nominate Wei Ping-cheng tomorrow, but he cannot make decisions on behalf of the nomination committee or answer on behalf of Cheng Li-wen.
Regarding Wei Ping-cheng's potential lack of name recognition, Hsiao Ching-tien stated that when the party headquarters considers candidates, it does not only look at name recognition but also evaluates differentiation from opponents and overall strategic layout. After the candidate is finalized, the Changhua County Party Headquarters will integrate internal party forces, communicate with those not nominated, incorporate various opinions into the candidate's political platform, and work together to face the election. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 1150512
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(Central News Agency reporter Cheng Wei-chen, Changhua, 12th) Hsiao Ching-tien, chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT) Changhua County Party Headquarters, said today that he speculates the KMT Central Standing Committee might nominate lawyer Wei Ping-cheng to run for Changhua County Magistrate tomorrow, and has notified Wei Ping-cheng to go to Taipei tomorrow. As for whether the nomination is confirmed, he cannot answer on behalf of the KMT chairman.
Wei Ping-cheng said he has received notification from Hsiao Ching-tien and will await further notice regarding tomorrow's situation.
For the Changhua County Magistrate election, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has nominated Legislator Chen Su-yueh. The KMT has Legislator Hsieh Yi-feng, Changhua County Industrial Development and Investment Promotion Committee Secretary-General Hung Jung-chang, Changhua County Government Counselor Ko Cheng-fang, and Wei Ping-cheng expressing their intentions to run. Wei Ping-cheng's mother, Wei Chen Chun-hui, previously served as Shetou Township Mayor.
Hsiao Ching-tien told a Central News Agency reporter that he met with KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wen a few days ago and suggested completing the nomination this week. This is to avoid affecting the nomination schedule for township mayors and Changhua County councilors, and to prevent unnecessary internal friction within the party.
He said he speculates that the KMT Central Standing Committee might nominate Wei Ping-cheng tomorrow, but he cannot make decisions on behalf of the nomination committee or answer on behalf of Cheng Li-wen.
Regarding Wei Ping-cheng's potential lack of name recognition, Hsiao Ching-tien stated that when the party headquarters considers candidates, it does not only look at name recognition but also evaluates differentiation from opponents and overall strategic layout. After the candidate is finalized, the Changhua County Party Headquarters will integrate internal party forces, communicate with those not nominated, incorporate various opinions into the candidate's political platform, and work together to face the election. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 1150512
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