Taiwan's "9-in-1" local elections on November 29-Part II

l  KMT’s strategy in the next 14 days:

(1)  “Rejuvenate” the rank-and-file with policy incentives, e.g. infrastructure upgrading and improved government retirees' benefits;

(2)  Turn the campaign into a “Blue vs. Green” showdown; and

(3)  Emphasize the possible “domino effect” on 2016 presidential race if the KMT loses on November 29.

l DPP’s strategy in the next 14 days:

(1)   Stay away from a “Blue vs. Green” showdown, particularly in Taipei, and focus on “quality-of-life” issues, e.g. education, affordable housing and food safety;

(2)   Keep hitting the KMT where it hurts the most: lack of leadership, poor governability, economic malaise, cross-Strait stalemate and corruption; and

(3)   Ma and his administrative team are “out of touch” with the ordinary people.