Comedy and Politics

[craftsman]

'Knock' Yokoyama became Osaka Governor, Yukio Aoshima became Tokyo Governor and now today popular comic and entertainer Sonomanma Higashi (http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/20070122TDY01002.htm) has become Miyazaki Governer. What is it about ex comedians that makes them run for office?

I find it particularly strange as the usual trend is not for comedians to become politicians but for politicians to appear like comedians....

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I find it particularly strange as the usual trend is not for comedians to become politicians but for politicians to appear like comedians....

That's a good one, craftsman!! :cool:

Corruption in that prefecture was so disgusting that the voters didn't want to vote for other candidates who represent pork barrel politics. I think that's the reason he got elected.

My bet is that he'll have to quit mid-term for "unethical sexual encounter with a juvenile" again!! :p :blush:

[Dutch Baka]

Related info:


Abe dismisses concerns over LDP defeat in Miyazaki election
(Kyodo) _ Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday dismissed concerns that his ruling Liberal Democratic Party may have to reconsider its strategies ahead of nationwide elections after suffering defeat in Sunday's Miyazaki gubernatorial election.

"Local elections and the House of Councillors election are separate issues," Abe, who is also LDP president, told reporters at his office. "Our plan to take up (the upper house election) straightforwardly by showing the public our achievements remains unchanged." ....
Read all. (http://asia.news.yahoo.com/070122/kyodo/d8mq4avg6.html)

I can see Okamura becoming PM :p

http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/akira5150/9adb33aa.jpg

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I can see Okamura becoming PM :p

Yay! I'll vote for Okamura! :emblaugh: