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Internal Party Conflicts

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Senior GOP Staff Warn MAGA‑Aligned Recruiting Is Hollowing Out Party Talent

They say think tanks and right‑wing media have reshaped who gets hired and that the shift could weaken the party’s ability to govern over time.

Ishiba Resists Calls to Quit as LDP No. 2 Offers to Resign and Push Builds for Early Leadership Vote