The KMT''s crowded field of presidential hopefuls has become slightly less crowded. Lawmaker Wang Jin-pyng dropped out of the race today, after having a closed-door meeting with the KMT''s primary committee. Later Wang said he did not wish to take part in the party''s, quote, "weird" presidential primary. The KMT’s presidential primary committee sat down with Wang today. The atmosphere was light before the meeting, but talk turned heavy afterward. Wang Jin-pyngKMT lawmakerIn its handling of the primary procedures, party central has not pulled back from the brink of disaster. It has not mended the pen after the sheep was lost. In the face of concerns from the public, it has remained unmoved and indifferent. As I see it, instead of taking part in this weird primary election, I would rather focus my efforts on working among the grassroots. I am ready at all times to heed the call of the party, the people and society. I’ll work hard to win back the R.O.C.Wang has withdrawn from the KMT primary, but he plans to follow through on his previously made campaign commitments. Asked if he would consider running as an independent, Wang said it’s too soon to say.Wang Jin-pyngKMT lawmakerIt’s too early right now. We’re still a very long way from reaching the right time.In his remarks, Wang took care to leave room for an independent run. He also gave a word of warning to party central and KMT supporters.Wang Jin-pyngKMT lawmakerOnly after the nine innings are played will a real winner emerge. Even after the election begins, there will be changes that are difficult to predict today. The fight will be fiercer than what everyone can imagine. There is no such thing as a sure win. Power transfer in 2020 will be crucial for the survival of the R.O.C. Only by winning the elections and only with a transfer of power will there be a way forward for everyone.It’s still unclear who the KMT will tap to bring about that transfer of power. But it is clear that it won’t be Wang, who is bowing out – perhaps for bigger possibilities.
The KMT''s crowded field of presidential hopefuls has become slightly less crowded. Lawmaker Wang Jin-pyng dropped out of the race today, after having a closed-door meeting with the KMT''s primary committee. Later Wang said he did not wish to take part in the party''s, quote, "weird" presidential primary. The KMT’s presidential primary committee sat down with Wang today. The atmosphere was light before the meeting, but talk turned heavy afterward. Wang Jin-pyngKMT lawmakerIn its handling of the primary procedures, party central has not pulled back from the brink of disaster. It has not mended the pen after the sheep was lost. In the face of concerns from the public, it has remained unmoved and indifferent. As I see it, instead of taking part in this weird primary election, I would rather focus my efforts on working among the grassroots. I am ready at all times to heed the call of the party, the people and society. I’ll work hard to win back the R.O.C.Wang has withdrawn from the KMT primary, but he plans to follow through on his previously made campaign commitments. Asked if he would consider running as an independent, Wang said it’s too soon to say.Wang Jin-pyngKMT lawmakerIt’s too early right now. We’re still a very long way from reaching the right time.In his remarks, Wang took care to leave room for an independent run. He also gave a word of warning to party central and KMT supporters.Wang Jin-pyngKMT lawmakerOnly after the nine innings are played will a real winner emerge. Even after the election begins, there will be changes that are difficult to predict today. The fight will be fiercer than what everyone can imagine. There is no such thing as a sure win. Power transfer in 2020 will be crucial for the survival of the R.O.C. Only by winning the elections and only with a transfer of power will there be a way forward for everyone.It’s still unclear who the KMT will tap to bring about that transfer of power. But it is clear that it won’t be Wang, who is bowing out – perhaps for bigger possibilities.
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