Rumors have been spreading that New Power Party Chairperson Huang Kuo-chang may enter the year-end New Taipei City mayoral race. However, during an event yesterday, Huang urged attendees to support DPP's New Taipei City mayoral candidate Su Tseng-chang. This was the first time that Huang had publically backed Su.
Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei City mayoral candidate Su Tseng-chang campaigned in the city's Jinshan and Wanli districts on July 4. There have been rumors that New Power Party Chairperson Huang Kuo-chang may enter the race. However, during an event in the city on July 4, he declared his support for Su for the first time.
Premier Su's track record during his time as Taipei County magistrate speaks for itself. This time, he has agreed to run to achieve growth for New Taipei City. Everyone should support him, all right?
Su and Huang also spoke and laughed with each other during the event. Huang's speech made clear the NPP's position in the mayoral race, although this does not necessarily mean that any integration will be successful. During an interview on July 5, Su said everyone has their ideals, regardless of the level of their support for the pan-green camp. He added he will continue to work hard to seek everyone's support.
Yesterday, I heard Legislator Huang Kuo-chang publically acclaim the track record we worked so hard for on the stage. He also loudly urged everyone to support each other. It was very moving, and I am very grateful. I need to work harder to seek everyone's support.
Meanwhile, Hou You-yi, the Kuomintang's New Taipei City mayoral candidate, was in Taitung. He refused comment on questions about Huang's public declaration of support for Su.
There's nothing to say, I respect his position.
When asked if the NPP entirely supports Su, Huang didn't respond but when asked if he will join the race, he responded that his first priority is to get NPP councilors elected.