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\n <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nChoo Kyung-ho, the People Power Party\u2019s candidate for mayor of Daegu, said the large turnout at the Democratic Party\u2019s office opening is a sign of instability in the race.<\/p>\n
On the 27th, Choo said he had expected many people to attend Candidate Kim\u2019s opening but argued the turnout reflected the Democrats\u2019 unease and amounted to a public display intended to project strength. He added that it signaled anxiety about the Daegu mayoral contest.<\/p>\n
He said he was confident the event would have the opposite effect, helping to consolidate People Power supporters and party members.<\/p>\n
Choo questioned whether the Democrats had promised substantial support, saying, \u201cThey said they\u2019d open their bundles, but when they did, they were empty.\u201d He argued that the show of force would instead prompt a rallying of People Power\u2019s base.<\/p>\n
He also noted that a single candidate has been finalized and that many have joined the unified lineup, adding that their support base is now likely to coalesce quickly.<\/p>\n
On the possibility of support from Joo Ho-young, the National Assembly\u2019s deputy speaker who withdrew after the nomination cutoff, Choo said he will continue to ask Joo to serve as a senior figure to help secure victory in Daegu.<\/p>\n
Regarding cooperation with Lee Jin-sook, the former Korea Communications Commission chair who also withdrew from the race, Choo said he had contacted her but would not discuss specifics. He added that she has agreed to fully align with and support him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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