Japan’s Takaichi rolls dice on snap poll, bets popularity can save scandal-hit LDP
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-01-19 20:44 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Law & Courts, Elections, World News, Asia Pacific
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The PM stakes her future on a February 8 vote, but one expert warns her support may not save a ruling party dogged by funding scandals
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