tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5455782214242472677.post7961263148531771298..comments2024-03-14T20:55:21.709+09:00Comments on Janne In Osaka: Election Short NotesJan Morenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834641501438709866noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5455782214242472677.post-6425252797646927042009-08-31T11:24:32.165+09:002009-08-31T11:24:32.165+09:00That is true; and so is the case for a number of o...That is true; and so is the case for a number of other luminaries. But not retaining your single-seat district represents a loss of power within the party. The road towards the party presidency gets a lot steeper when you can't show the ability to retain your own seat.Jan Morenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834641501438709866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5455782214242472677.post-37925695426705231132009-08-31T11:01:53.879+09:002009-08-31T11:01:53.879+09:00Note that both Koike Yuriko and Noda Seiko were re...Note that both Koike Yuriko and Noda Seiko were rescued by the PR system and get to remain Diet members. That may not be clear from the above.wataruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934449228000680775noreply@blogger.com