Japanese voters delivered the LDP its worst upper house performance since 1955 despite the party's traditional advantages. Why did democracy finally punish the party for ignoring economic reality?
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Voters sent a clear message: fix the economy or get fired. The LDP's 70-year dominance couldn't protect it from families angry about rising costs and stagnant wages. Traditional advantages like organi...
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