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TaiwanPlus on MSNKMT Retains All 24 Seats in Legislative Recall VoteA vote to determine the fate of 24 opposition lawmakers is over. The Kuomintang has successfully defended all of its seats in Taiwan's chamber, but the outcome is presenting big questions for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
After many months of campaigning, Taiwan’s “Great Recall” came to a halt on Saturday with the unexpected defeat of recall efforts at the polls. Of 24 Kuomintang (KMT) legislators and one mayor up for recall,
Voters overwhelmingly rejected move to oust 24 lawmakers of the main opposition party, Beijing-friendly Kuomintang. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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TaiwanPlus on MSNAll 24 KMT Lawmakers Survive Recall Vote in Stunning Blow to Campaigners, DPPAll 24 Kuomintang lawmakers facing recall votes on July 26 have retained their seats in Taiwan's legislature. The mass recall movement, which began from civic groups and was supported by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party,
Around one-fifth of Taiwanese lawmakers, all from the main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT), face a recall election on Saturday that could reshape the legislature and present an opportunity for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party to regain its majority.
The votes could reshape the island democracy's parliament and the government's approach to its powerful neighbor.