* Recent news reports have indicated that KMT presidential candidate is inching closer in opinion polls. Through a number of unconventional policy proposals on, among other things, youth and education, Han has, in fact, captured media attention and stirred up discussions, albeit some were controversial. This has effectively averted Han being marginalised in a hotly contested race.
* On the other hand, the ruling DPP has been complacent and reactionary in the last few weeks, unable to dictate the campaign tempo like it once did. With the HK protests somewhat becoming less of a campaign utility, some believe that the DPP has been scrambling to regain control over policy issues, particularly among voters 40 and under.
* With 60-plus days remaining, the race is by no means over. Though Han has been the subject of ridicule in recent weeks over the outlandish nature of some of his proposed policies, he has reasserted his relevance in the contest. Conversely Tsai has to be a bit more aggressive on issues and programs that are "deliverables." In addition, the margin for error is unusually small in the final phase of the campaign. Making fewer mistakes would be a welcome step for both.
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