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Liberal Democratic Party leader Taro Aso became Japan's 59th prime minister after sweeping a Sept. 24 vote in Parliament. His chief order of business will be to restore public confidence in the LDP as the party that can lead the nation out of recession and restore economic growth. But his first job will be to stay in office long enough to make a difference...
...politics," says Mr. Kawasaki, a sushi chef in Tokyo. "We want someone who will stick it out for more than a year and get something done." Smelling blood, the opposition party, the Democratic Party of Japan, is ready wants to take advantage of LDP weakness by gaining control of Parliament and forcing the ouster of yet another new prime minister...
They might soon have their chance. Aso is expected to dissolve the Parliament's Lower House and call for a general election by the end of October, a move that would allow the LDP to capitalize on Aso's popularity and the honeymoon period that new prime ministers often enjoy. But it would also open the door for DPJ members to gain seats in Parliament. The DPJ has made a career out of being the naysayer opposition party to the LDP, and has recently had some success in eroding public support for its political rival, capitalizing on issues like...
...political resurrection. Certainly, Anwar's comeback has been remarkable. In late August, he won a by-election for a parliamentary seat in a landslide, placing him in position to become Prime Minister should the People's Alliance indeed sway enough National Front lawmakers to its side. Malaysia's parliament, which has taken a break during the Muslim fasting period, reconvenes Oct. 13. At that point, Anwar has said he will try to place a no-confidence motion against Abdullah...
...most immediate move is Abdullah's. Before parliament is back in session, he will have to decide whether to run again for leader of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO), the dominant party in the National Front. Traditionally, Malaysia's Prime Minister also serves as UMNO's head. If Abdullah forgoes his candidacy, then that decision will likely signal an early power shift to Najib. As the days count down, all Malaysians can do is hold their breath for a little while longer...