Lee Nak-yeon, who debuted in the middle of a crisis, starts from now … The first task?

“The real challenge for the new party leader Nak-yeon Lee is from now on.”

In addition, a member of the Democratic Party said about the results of the election of party representatives held on the 29th. Lee, who is competing for the first and second place in the approval ratings of the upcoming presidential elections, became the new leader of the ruling ruling party in power, beating former lawmakers Kim Bu-gyeom and Park Ju-min with a large vote. It is very likely that the term of President Lee, who is likely to contest the next presidential election, will be until March next year, in accordance with the Party’s Constitutional Rule on “Separation of Presidential and Party Powers.” Therefore, the next six months are expected to be the stage that will determine Lee’s presidential course.

● ‘Eo Dae-nak’, there was no surprise

Lee Nak-yeon, the new party leader of the Democratic Party (provided by the Democratic Party), 2020.8.29 / News1 © News1

The Democratic Party Congress suffered unprecedented twists and turns due to the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) and flood damage. Election campaigns were temporarily suspended due to record flooding, and there was never a single large-scale face-to-face campaign due to Corona 19.
As a result, Lee’s solo performance based on high recognition was expected, and at the party, the word “Eo Dae-nak”, “Representative Lee Nak-yeon anyway” was circulated. In fact, Lee won an overwhelming victory with over 60% of the vote. Representative Kim introduced the ‘two-year party representative theory’ based on support from the Yeongnam region, and Park, who is 40, put the ‘generational change theory’ in the lead, but was unable to overcome the Lee’s wall.
Representative Lee emphasized overcoming Corona 19 as the first task of the ‘Lee Nak-yeon system’. In his acceptance speech, Lee said: “I am excited about the lives of the people who see through the window of our house.” “I will share my heart with people and do my best to end this pain as soon as possible.” Representative Lee also wept for a while while mentioning the damage caused by Corona 19. Representative Lee, who served as ‘Chairman of the Crown 19 National Disaster Relief Committee’ of the Democratic Party prior to the 4-15 general election , announced that he would serve directly as chairman of the National Crisis Overcoming Committee. Representative Lee is expected to take the lead not only to prevent Corona 19 but also to overcome economic damage through the new National Committee on Disaster Relief.

In particular, regarding the second disaster grant, the Party Office suspended the discussion, saying that “quarantine prevention comes first.” Lee said the day that “we will implement Chuseok public welfare measures beyond the existing method.” “We will also discuss the issue of the disaster grant.” . Consequently, there is a high possibility that the Democratic Party will actively prepare measures to support several vulnerable areas, including the second disaster grant before the Chuseok holiday, which begins late next month.

● The “test bed for the presidential elections”

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However, in addition to the reproliferation of Corona 19, it is also a burden to Lee that the current situation facing the ruling party is not easy. A ruling party official said: “Although the party’s approval ratings have recently recovered, both the Blue House and the ruling party have faced the most difficult situation since the inauguration of the Moon Jae-in government due to real estate problems, etc. . “said an official of the ruling party. “How to deal with this crisis will determine Lee’s presidential election.” Said.

Representative Lee received the full support of the Chinmun camp (Chin Moon Jae-in) at this convention, but many of the lawmakers said, “The party’s presidential election and the party’s candidate race are different.” Representative Han Jung-jin said, “Only when Lee serves as the party representative and demonstrates his ability as the next presidential candidate will he be able to build a solid base of power within the party. Otherwise, there is a possibility that the party’s position go to someone else. ” Regarding the composition of the upcoming presidential election, Lee Hae-chan, former CEO Lee Hae-chan, also said at a press conference on the 28th that “depending on the situation, a new candidate will appear at any time, and those who are good at this time will have difficulties. “

Naturally, the competitive landscape between President Lee and Gyeonggi Gyeonggi Governor Lee Jae-myung, who is vying for first and second place in the runners’ approval rating of the upcoming presidential election, may also be clearer. Right now, the two are making different voices, “selective pay” (Rep. Lee) and “all citizens pay” (Governor Lee) regarding the scope of secondary disaster support pay.

● The unprecedented ‘Untact Squad’ in which both current and former representatives were absent

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Initially, the Democratic Party had planned to hold the National Party Congress at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, with a capacity of 15,000 seats, but it was held at the Central Party in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. due to the recurrence of Corona 19. In particular, in accordance with the government policy to strengthen social distancing, the total number of meetings was kept within 10 people. Consequently, the position of the reporters was also minimized, and each candidate waited in a separate space and moved to the event room when the speech was in order.

Here, both former and current representatives were unable to attend the convention. This is because Lee is in self-isolation due to close contact with confirmed patients, and Lee has also been negatively determined by the Corona 19 test, but is self-isolated according to the guidelines of the quarantine authorities. Consequently, both CEO Lee’s acceptance speech and ex-CEO Lee’s greetings were made on video.

Meanwhile, in the elections for the highest committee, Representative Jong-min Kim ranked first with a vote of 19.88%. It is analyzed that Congressman Kim actively covered former Minister Cho during former Justice Minister Cho Kook’s hearing last year, and received the confiscation of the parent field. Also, Suwon Mayor Yeom Tae-young came in second with 13.23%. Mayor Yeom is the first sitting president of a local government to be elected the highest member of the party. Representatives Noh Woong-rae (13.17%), Shin Dong-geun (12.16%), and Yang Hyang-ja (11.53%) were replaced.

Regarding this, a passport official said: “As Representative Lee Won-wook, the core of the so-called ‘Sae-gyun-gye Jeong’, and Lee Won-wook, the core of the so-called ‘Jung Sye-gyun-gye ‘are eliminated, there is a high possibility that Lee’s dominance in the party leadership will increase. Representative Lee plans to hold the first meeting with the five main committee members on the 30th to discuss the guard appointment.

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