Ko draws criticism for ‘college-educated’ jibeStaff writer, with CNATaiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) drew criticism from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as well as the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) after saying that his party would have won the election if ballot access was limited to college-educated voters. Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je, center, attends a meet-and-greet event in Tapei yesterday, the latest in a series of events thanking supporters of his presidential campaign following the Jan. 13 elections. Ko said that, by definition, it is hard for a party of elites to win a majority. Nevertheless, “If there was a rule stating that only college-educated people could vote,” the TPP would have won the election, he said. KMT Legislator Wang Hung-wei (王鴻薇) dismissed the remarks as “yet another gaffe” by the TPP chair.

Source: Taipei Times February 04, 2024 21:44 UTC