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Andrew DeWit and Takeda Hiroko: Japan's now ex-prime minister had an unhappy tenure. But with the economy ailing and cirisis looming, who wants to take over? Full Article at Guardian Unlimited
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However, as Mr Aso and his rivals jostle for position, their Liberal Democratic Party looks more vulnerable than at any point in its 53 year history. Full Article at The Telegraph
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Taro Aso, a former foreign minister and ruling party stalwart, emerged quickly Tuesday as the front-runner to replace Prime ... Full Article at USA Today
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Japan began searching for a new prime minister on Tuesday after Yasuo Fukuda became the second leader to abruptly resign in less than a year, threatening a further policy vacuum as the economy teeters on the brink of recession. Full Article at Radio New Zealand
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Tokyo - Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda has given up. The 72-year-old leader failed to rebuild confidence in the party which has ruled the nation almost continuously for more than 50 years, leaving behind a political deadlock. Full Article at Earthtimes.org
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We are going to see snap elections soon, maybe around the end of this year. Holding elections is the only way to bring about a breakthrough for the political deadlock
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I felt that we must particularly stress the importance of the economy ... If it will help even a little bit to make the parliamentary session go smoother, I decided that it might be better for someone other than me to be in the lead.
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It is never going to work that way again ... Fukuda resigned because he has been unable to get the DPJ to negotiate behind closed doors. The DPJ is being very smart by not playing the game the way the LDP wants to play and they really do have them over a barrel this time.
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It is never going to work that way again
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