Opposition parties lack clear path to `united front´
(WorldNews Politics)

The Yomiuri Shimbun With a House of Representatives election expected in October, it is still unclear whether the opposition parties will form a united front to fight against the ruling parties. Democratic Party President Seiji Maehara expressed Monday his negative view of cooperation with the Japanese Communist Party during the upcoming election campaign. However, there are strong and persistent expectations within his party that there will be a `unification` of candidates, as a way to work together to avoid failing. Some in the DP even call for cooperation with a group close to Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike. Maehara´s collaborative ability is likely to be put to the...