TAIPEI (TVBS News) — A recent poll on the potential collaboration between the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) reveals diverse voter opinions on nomination criteria.
According to the United Daily News survey released Tuesday (Nov. 14), 12% of voters believe candidate popularity in polls should exclusively determine nominations, while 20% argue for prioritizing party capability.
However, the majority, 47%, hold that both factors should be equally considered. More importantly, 60% of voters view the popularity poll results of candidates as crucial in selecting presidential and vice-presidential nominees for the possible KMT-TPP alliance.
The survey also explored other factors influencing voter preference. About 49% of respondents consider the parties' legislative control significant; 46% think the nominating parties' popularity polls should be factored in, and 40% suggest considering the performance of ruling parties under the two parties' jurisdictions.
In case of a breakdown in the alliance, opinions on accountability vary: 33% would blame the KMT, 28% the TPP, 23% hold both parties equally responsible, and 16% are undecided.
