LDP Stumbles in Obuchi's Wake

Hayano discusses the political events following the stroke and subsequent death of Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. Because it had never experienced anything like what Obuchi's abrupt lapse into a coma signified, there were no guidelines in how a new chain of command should be established...

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Published in:Japan quarterly 2000-07, Vol.47 (3), p.3-9
Main Author: Tôru, Hayano
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Consumption
Deaths
Economic crisis
Heads of government
International finance
Japan
Keizo Obuchi
Liberal democratic parties
Obuchi, Keizo
Political activity
Political factors
Political parties
Political systems
Politics
Prime ministers
Professional baseball
Stroke
Voters
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Summary:Hayano discusses the political events following the stroke and subsequent death of Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. Because it had never experienced anything like what Obuchi's abrupt lapse into a coma signified, there were no guidelines in how a new chain of command should be established in such a situation, and the Liberal Democratic Party made significant mistakes that may have cost them support.
ISSN:0021-4590