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A Likely Overwhelming Defeat For the DPJ

Even if the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan wins in the upcoming elections, it will be more of an overwhelming defeat for the Democratic Party of Japan than a victory for the Liberal Democratic Party.

by James L. Schoff

published by

CNBC

on December 13, 2012

Source: CNBC

Speaking to CNBC, Carnegie's James Schoff explained why he expected to see the Liberal Democratic Part of Japan (LDP) win the upcoming parliamentary elections. However, he added, a win for the LDP is really more of an overwhelming defeat for the Democratic Party of Japan than a victory for the LDP.

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