The LDP president, Yoshimura said, told him that the party is willing to work with Nippon Ishin on its secondary capital plan, which would allow Osaka to act as a substitute for Tokyo if needed.
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If Nippon Ishin, which has 35 seats in the Lower House, agrees to vote for Takaichi, she will have a maximum total of 231 votes — two votes short of a majority.
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Tamaki added that the DPP had more in common with Takaichi policywise.
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