Voters’ views about political parties changing

“The current situation of Japanese politics seems to be disastrous. All political parties, except the Japanese Communist Party, are hurting. Should I set my hopes on the JCP?” or “I’ve never voted for the JCP. But, now, I feel somehow close to the JCP.” – Recently, the JCP head office has received such comments by e-mail or telephone.

No concrete steps for overcoming economic crisis mentioned: Hatoyama’s policy speech

In his first policy speech at the January 29 Diet meeting, Prime Minister Hatoyama Yukio failed to provide concrete measures to break through the economic crisis or solve U.S. base issues.