UNDAUNTED:Caucus whip Lai Shyh-bao said several KMT lawmakers have been trying a variety of ways to meet with the KMT chairman on the issue

Taipei Times
Date: May 08, 2015
By: Alison Hsiao  /  Staff reporter

Despite persistently denying he is interested in running for president next year, Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Chairman Eric Chu (朱立倫) is still regarded by many party members and supporters as the most desirable candidate.

The calls for the New Taipei City mayor to take part in the KMT’s primary have not faded, despite his public refusals, and have intensified since he returned from a trip to China earlier this week.

With only nine days left for hopefuls to sign up for the KMT primary, several KMT legislators were reportedly planning to urge caucus staff and lawmakers to meet with Chu to urge him to run.     [FULL  STORY]