Minor opposition party merger on the horizon
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Progressive parties eye solidarity and unified candidates for next year’s general elections
After a labored series of discussions since last December among minor opposition parties, an integrated political party now appears set to launch.
During the discussions, the New Progressive Party (NPP) split into two camps, only one of which is taking part in the integration, while the People’s Participation Party (PPP) is newly joining the integrated party. Observers were divided on the outcome, with some saying the party’s horizons have broadened compared to before the Democratic Labor Party (DLP) split in 2008 with the more diverse representation, and others calling it a political “right click,” shift toward the center, combining with liberal forces.
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With a more diverse range of political leanings among participants than in the past, some problems remain to be solved before the final party inauguration, and observers predicted that some time would be needed after that to achieve a soft landing. The DLP, PPP, and Alliance for New Progressive Unity plan to hasten their integration efforts, with plans to finalize the schedule by Dec. 4 before registration of prospective candidates for next year’s general elections.
Three co-chairs must be elected before the inauguration of the integrated party. Analysts are predicting that these seats will be filled by DLP Chairwoman Lee Jung-hee and PPP Chairman Rhyu Si-min, as well one from among the three former chairmen Roh Hoe-chan, Shim Sang-jung, and Cho Seung-soo. The party‘s name is to be decided with equal weight given to the results of a poll of party members and a public opinion survey.
The first task to be addressed after the inauguration is a decision on contenders for local constituency seats in the general election and the method of candidate selection. Candidates are to be decided on within the year by a 50-member national steering committee made up of 55% DLP members, 30% PPP members, and 15% Alliance for New Progressive Unity members.
With Lee, Rhyu, Shim, and Roh now in the same position, they are set to be tested on their ability to resolve internal conflicts over “differences in approach” and leadership and create a new progressive politics. Observers are also expecting attention to focus on the internal competition among the progressive “all-stars” with popular appeal.
Drawing the most attention is Rhyu Si-min, due to his transformation into a progressive party leader after previously being viewed as a liberal. Supporting ratings for the PPP chairman fell to the 2% to 3% range after successive defeats in the 2010 Gyeonggi gubernatorial election and the Apr. 27 National Assembly by-election for the Gimhae-B district in South Gyeongsang. The integrated party is likely to provide him with a base for making a political comeback. But one of the problems to address in the integration process is the fact that some aversion to him was observed among progressives.
Lee Jung-hee has had success in broadening the reach of the DLP. Since taking over as chairwoman in July 2010 as a young first-term lawmaker, she has consistently called for unification of progressive parties, steadfastly pushing for the much-troubled integration despite her political inexperience. Lee, too, has laid the groundwork for development into a popular politician. But a number of observers said she has caused frictions with internal communication and given off a somewhat rigid image. Restoring leadership remains another issue in need of resolution.
Shim Sang-jung and Roh Hoe-chan also earned chances for a revival. Both have long been active as leading figures in progressive politics, but have relied more on their individual standing than their authority as party chairmen. Now they have a route for political advancement open to them in the larger integrated progressive party. Observers said their defection from the NPP, which itself split off from the DLP, appears likely to be something of a burden to them.
Lawmaker Cho Seung-soo also appears to be carrying something of an albatross as he joins the integrated party, with criticisms of his opposition to unification with the PPP and his departure while party chairman.
After a labored series of discussions since last December among minor opposition parties, an integrated political party now appears set to launch.
During the discussions, the New Progressive Party (NPP) split into two camps, only one of which is taking part in the integration, while the People’s Participation Party (PPP) is newly joining the integrated party. Observers were divided on the outcome, with some saying the party’s horizons have broadened compared to before the Democratic Labor Party (DLP) split in 2008 with the more diverse representation, and others calling it a political “right click,” shift toward the center, combining with liberal forces.
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With a more diverse range of political leanings among participants than in the past, some problems remain to be solved before the final party inauguration, and observers predicted that some time would be needed after that to achieve a soft landing. The DLP, PPP, and Alliance for New Progressive Unity plan to hasten their integration efforts, with plans to finalize the schedule by Dec. 4 before registration of prospective candidates for next year’s general elections.
Three co-chairs must be elected before the inauguration of the integrated party. Analysts are predicting that these seats will be filled by DLP Chairwoman Lee Jung-hee and PPP Chairman Rhyu Si-min, as well one from among the three former chairmen Roh Hoe-chan, Shim Sang-jung, and Cho Seung-soo. The party‘s name is to be decided with equal weight given to the results of a poll of party members and a public opinion survey.
The first task to be addressed after the inauguration is a decision on contenders for local constituency seats in the general election and the method of candidate selection. Candidates are to be decided on within the year by a 50-member national steering committee made up of 55% DLP members, 30% PPP members, and 15% Alliance for New Progressive Unity members.
With Lee, Rhyu, Shim, and Roh now in the same position, they are set to be tested on their ability to resolve internal conflicts over “differences in approach” and leadership and create a new progressive politics. Observers are also expecting attention to focus on the internal competition among the progressive “all-stars” with popular appeal.
Drawing the most attention is Rhyu Si-min, due to his transformation into a progressive party leader after previously being viewed as a liberal. Supporting ratings for the PPP chairman fell to the 2% to 3% range after successive defeats in the 2010 Gyeonggi gubernatorial election and the Apr. 27 National Assembly by-election for the Gimhae-B district in South Gyeongsang. The integrated party is likely to provide him with a base for making a political comeback. But one of the problems to address in the integration process is the fact that some aversion to him was observed among progressives.
Lee Jung-hee has had success in broadening the reach of the DLP. Since taking over as chairwoman in July 2010 as a young first-term lawmaker, she has consistently called for unification of progressive parties, steadfastly pushing for the much-troubled integration despite her political inexperience. Lee, too, has laid the groundwork for development into a popular politician. But a number of observers said she has caused frictions with internal communication and given off a somewhat rigid image. Restoring leadership remains another issue in need of resolution.
Shim Sang-jung and Roh Hoe-chan also earned chances for a revival. Both have long been active as leading figures in progressive politics, but have relied more on their individual standing than their authority as party chairmen. Now they have a route for political advancement open to them in the larger integrated progressive party. Observers said their defection from the NPP, which itself split off from the DLP, appears likely to be something of a burden to them.
Lawmaker Cho Seung-soo also appears to be carrying something of an albatross as he joins the integrated party, with criticisms of his opposition to unification with the PPP and his departure while party chairman.
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