‘She’s blown it’: support frays for Japan PM Takaichi over controversial laws
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Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appears to be declining, according to two recent opinion polls. Takaichi, who won a decisive election victory in February, has reportedly focused on advancing conservative legislation rather than addressing cost-of-living concerns. Analysts suggest that this shift in priorities, rather than a typical post-election decline in popularity, is driving the drop in support. The situation may further erode Takaichi's political capital if she continues to prioritize ideological issues over economic challenges.
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Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appears to be declining, according to two recent opinion polls. Takaichi, who won a decisive election victory in February, has reportedly focused on advancing conservative legislation rather than addressing cost-of-living concerns. Analysts suggest that this shift in priorities, rather than a typical post-election decline in popularity, is driving the drop in support. The situation may further erode Takaichi's political capital if she co...
Public support fraying for PM Takaichi
Takaichi won a sweeping mandate in February 2024.
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Takaichi has spent political capital on conservative causes instead of tackling cost-of-living pressures.
Opinion- Public support fraying for PM Takaichi
- Two opinion polls show voter impatience
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Loaded language removedPublic support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appears to be fraying, with two new opinion polls suggesting voters are losing patience with a leader who won a sweeping mandate in February but has since spent political capital on conservative causes instead of tackling cost-of-living pressures.
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Takaichi has spent political capital on conservative causes instead of tackling cost-of-living pressures.
OpinionAnalysts said Takaichi's honeymoon period was ending and she used her position to push through conservative legislation.
South China Morning PostTwo new opinion polls suggest public support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is declining.
South China Morning PostTakaichi won a sweeping mandate in February 2024.
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