Ann Kao continues to dodge questions: DPP caucus whipBy Jason Pan / Staff reporterTaiwan People’s Party (TPP) Hsinchu mayoral candidate Ann Kao (高虹安) continues to dodge questions about plagiarism allegations and financial irregularities, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus whip Ker Chien-ming (柯建銘) said yesterday. Taiwan People’s Party Hsinchu mayoral candidate Ann Kao, center, speaks to reporters in the city on Friday. Ker said Kao and TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) should know that “politicians, including legislators and mayoral candidates, must stand up to public scrutiny. “Is Kao running for herself or for Hsinchu City mayor?” he asked, questioning Kao’s passion for the job. Kao, who yesterday inspected Hsinchu City’s main fruit and vegetable distribution and retail depot as part of her campaign, denies the allegations.
