First of all, there seems to be no disagreement with the principle that candidates should be elected by 100% polling. The issue is a specific survey question. ‘How do you ask’ is the key as it can be influenced by a single Toshi.
Chul-Soo Ahn▶ Click here to enlarge
In various public opinion polls, candidate Ahn Cheol-soo of the National Assembly has a higher approval rating than candidates Na Gyeong-won and Oh Se-hoon, the power of the people. It also shows relatively high competitiveness in a virtual bilateral confrontation with the Democratic Party candidate.
However, in a survey asking the suitability of a single candidate for pan-opposition, on the contrary, the ratio of choosing the’People’s Strength candidate’ was more than the’People’s Party candidate’. This is because of the premium of the 1st opposition party.
It is inevitable that Ahn, who has a strong victory in the 3rd zone contest, or a rule war that cannot be compromised by the power of the people with the face of the first opposition party.
An official from the power of the people said in a call on the 23rd, “It is logically correct to mark what party who is and then ask if he is suitable as a single candidate for opposition.”
On the other hand, an official from the People’s Party said, “It is inappropriate to ask who is suitable as a single candidate,” and argued, “Who is the person who will beat the Democratic Party candidate?”
The Power of the People Second Confrontation Debate on Candidate of Seoul Mayor▶ Click here to enlarge
There are also observations that the two sides may attempt prior working-level consultations to minimize the unification pain that will occur early next month and shorten the negotiation period.
An official from the People’s Power said, “We are carefully considering ways to contact the National Assembly in advance.” An official from the National Assembly also said, “Before a candidate for national strength is decided, the negotiation table must be opened.”
On the one hand, opposition parties are drawing attention to the results of the two candidates’ negotiations in that the method of unifying the third zone by Candidate Ahn and Candidate Tae-seop Geum can be a precedent for the final unification including the power of the people.
The two candidates are tweaking the details on the premise of a 100% poll without questioning the party they support. It is said that there is a high possibility of agreeing to ask for candidate competitiveness.
Candidate Geum said in the currency, “I would not oppose it in the standard and usual way, and I know the negotiations are going smoothly.”
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