TOKYO, Jul 22 (News On Japan) –
In the Upper House election held on Sunday, veteran politician Muneo Suzuki, who ran below the banner of a “final battle,” made a dramatic turnaround that shocked even his supporters.
Suzuki, 77, ran as a proportional illustration candidate from his former get together, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). With the ruling coalition going through sturdy headwinds, early reviews indicated he was trailing.
“I said this would be my last, last, last battle. That statement remains unchanged,” Suzuki advised reporters, successfully declaring his retirement.
However, simply three hours later, a member of his marketing campaign employees was overheard saying, “Shall we prepare for a victory cheer?”
By the subsequent morning, Suzuki’s projected win was confirmed. Appearing as soon as extra earlier than his supporters—this time to applause—he revised his stance.
“This is irregular, but consider this my second press conference,” Suzuki stated. “I felt as if something was telling me, ‘You still have work to do.’ That’s how I’m taking it.”
After barely securing the ultimate seat, Suzuki shifted from a retirement declaration to a victory speech.
Source: TBS