The Democratic Party of Japan at long last has uttered words of
self-reflection over its manifesto for the 2009 House of Representatives
election.
The party said, "We were arrogant to believe we could do everything
if we came to power and immature as we didn't realize the severity of
steering the government."
This humble stance marked an about-face from its past position. This
change appears to reflect its concern over the uphill battle it faces
in the next lower house election.
The party held meetings in Osaka and Fukuoka on Saturday to report
on its self-examination of the manifesto. "While reflecting on it, we
want to put together a more realistic manifesto that can be carried out
as promised," Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said.
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