Tsai Pi-ru Wants to Run for Changhua County Magistrate, Hsieh Yi-feng Questions Return to Square One, Endless Surprises
The KMT nominated lawyer Wei Ping-cheng for Changhua County Magistrate, but Legislator Hsieh Yi-feng questioned the decision, pointing out that former TPP legislator Tsai Pi-ru also intends to run, implying the 'Blue-White Alliance' might revert to primaries, calling it a soap opera with endless surprises.
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(Central News Agency reporter Cheng Wei-chen, Changhua 13th) The Kuomintang Central Standing Committee today approved the nomination of lawyer Wei Ping-cheng to run for Changhua County Magistrate. Legislator Hsieh Yi-feng, who was vying for the nomination, questioned it as a "soap opera," stating that former Taiwan People's Party (TPP) legislator Tsai Pi-ru also intends to run. She asked if the "Blue-White Alliance" (KMT-TPP cooperation) would return to the starting point of primary polls, calling it a protracted drama with endless surprises.
The contenders for the KMT's Changhua County Magistrate nomination included KMT Legislator Hsieh Yi-feng, Director-General of the Changhua County Industrial Development and Investment Promotion Committee Hung Jung-chang, Changhua County Government Counselor Ko Cheng-fang, and lawyer/former KMT Disciplinary Committee Chairman Wei Ping-cheng. New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu He-ran was also considered.
The KMT Central Standing Committee held a meeting this afternoon and officially approved the nomination of Wei Ping-cheng to represent the KMT in the Changhua County Magistrate election. Tsai Pi-ru also expressed her intention to seek nomination, attending the TPP Central Committee today to make her stance known, accompanied by TPP Secretary-General Chou Yu-hsiu.
When asked in a morning radio interview if she would run to the end, Hsieh Yi-feng stated it was a hypothetical question. Regarding whether she would support Wei Ping-cheng, she replied, "I don't know," explaining that the grassroots supporters are already upset, and it's not a personal issue, requiring everyone's acceptance.
Regarding the KMT Central Standing Committee's approval of Wei Ping-cheng's nomination this afternoon, Hsieh Yi-feng stated via message that the soap opera "Changhua County Magistrate Election" has had endless surprises under the KMT central committee (producer) and county party headquarters (director). Just as the central party announced Wei Ping-cheng's nomination, another surprise emerged: reports that Tsai Pi-ru believes her approval rating, even as an outsider, is higher than Wei Ping-cheng's, and she intends to run for Changhua County Magistrate on behalf of the TPP.
Hsieh Yi-feng said that the Changhua County Magistrate narrative had moved from "Infinity War" and was about to enter "Endgame," but now there's an "easter egg" sequel. She believes the KMT central committee should be asked if, for the sake of Blue-White cooperation, they will follow the example of Yilan and Chiayi City with a democratic primary. She questioned if the Changhua County Magistrate election would return to the starting point of needing primary polls, and if Blue-White cooperation requires polls, why couldn't the multiple KMT contenders have democratic primaries.
She further stated that the three individuals in Changhua involved in this soap opera seem to be mere extras in the producer and director's script, and they were all dismissed today. She thought it was "Endgame," but unexpectedly there was another "easter egg." "It turns out the Changhua County contenders only entered their climax after the central party's nomination today," just like the movie "Mission: Impossible" always has new plots and surprises.
Wei Ping-cheng stated in a radio interview tonight that he has visited the Hsieh family, and Hsieh Yi-feng's parents are willing to support his candidacy. Hsieh Yi-feng's younger brother, Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin, also visited his office today to offer encouragement.
When asked if he was worried about Hsieh Yi-feng leaving the party to run, Wei Ping-cheng said he doesn't think Hsieh Yi-feng would, believing she has deep feelings for the KMT and wouldn't want the party to be harmed. He will sincerely seek opportunities to consult with Hsieh Yi-feng, hoping for unity to win the election, and he is confident in continuing Changhua County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei's administration.
It is widely rumored that Wei Ping-cheng's ulterior motive is to participate in the by-election for Democratic Progressive Party Changhua County Magistrate candidate Chen Su-yueh's legislative district. Wei Ping-cheng responded, "Impossible, because I will definitely be elected County Magistrate." (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150513
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(Central News Agency reporter Cheng Wei-chen, Changhua 13th) The Kuomintang Central Standing Committee today approved the nomination of lawyer Wei Ping-cheng to run for Changhua County Magistrate. Legislator Hsieh Yi-feng, who was vying for the nomination, questioned it as a "soap opera," stating that former Taiwan People's Party (TPP) legislator Tsai Pi-ru also intends to run. She asked if the "Blue-White Alliance" (KMT-TPP cooperation) would return to the starting point of primary polls, calling it a protracted drama with endless surprises.
The contenders for the KMT's Changhua County Magistrate nomination included KMT Legislator Hsieh Yi-feng, Director-General of the Changhua County Industrial Development and Investment Promotion Committee Hung Jung-chang, Changhua County Government Counselor Ko Cheng-fang, and lawyer/former KMT Disciplinary Committee Chairman Wei Ping-cheng. New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu He-ran was also considered.
The KMT Central Standing Committee held a meeting this afternoon and officially approved the nomination of Wei Ping-cheng to represent the KMT in the Changhua County Magistrate election. Tsai Pi-ru also expressed her intention to seek nomination, attending the TPP Central Committee today to make her stance known, accompanied by TPP Secretary-General Chou Yu-hsiu.
When asked in a morning radio interview if she would run to the end, Hsieh Yi-feng stated it was a hypothetical question. Regarding whether she would support Wei Ping-cheng, she replied, "I don't know," explaining that the grassroots supporters are already upset, and it's not a personal issue, requiring everyone's acceptance.
Regarding the KMT Central Standing Committee's approval of Wei Ping-cheng's nomination this afternoon, Hsieh Yi-feng stated via message that the soap opera "Changhua County Magistrate Election" has had endless surprises under the KMT central committee (producer) and county party headquarters (director). Just as the central party announced Wei Ping-cheng's nomination, another surprise emerged: reports that Tsai Pi-ru believes her approval rating, even as an outsider, is higher than Wei Ping-cheng's, and she intends to run for Changhua County Magistrate on behalf of the TPP.
Hsieh Yi-feng said that the Changhua County Magistrate narrative had moved from "Infinity War" and was about to enter "Endgame," but now there's an "easter egg" sequel. She believes the KMT central committee should be asked if, for the sake of Blue-White cooperation, they will follow the example of Yilan and Chiayi City with a democratic primary. She questioned if the Changhua County Magistrate election would return to the starting point of needing primary polls, and if Blue-White cooperation requires polls, why couldn't the multiple KMT contenders have democratic primaries.
She further stated that the three individuals in Changhua involved in this soap opera seem to be mere extras in the producer and director's script, and they were all dismissed today. She thought it was "Endgame," but unexpectedly there was another "easter egg." "It turns out the Changhua County contenders only entered their climax after the central party's nomination today," just like the movie "Mission: Impossible" always has new plots and surprises.
Wei Ping-cheng stated in a radio interview tonight that he has visited the Hsieh family, and Hsieh Yi-feng's parents are willing to support his candidacy. Hsieh Yi-feng's younger brother, Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin, also visited his office today to offer encouragement.
When asked if he was worried about Hsieh Yi-feng leaving the party to run, Wei Ping-cheng said he doesn't think Hsieh Yi-feng would, believing she has deep feelings for the KMT and wouldn't want the party to be harmed. He will sincerely seek opportunities to consult with Hsieh Yi-feng, hoping for unity to win the election, and he is confident in continuing Changhua County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei's administration.
It is widely rumored that Wei Ping-cheng's ulterior motive is to participate in the by-election for Democratic Progressive Party Changhua County Magistrate candidate Chen Su-yueh's legislative district. Wei Ping-cheng responded, "Impossible, because I will definitely be elected County Magistrate." (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150513
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