Party officials used KMT member names for campaign against DPP lawmaker

Party cites Ker’s controversial remarks, suppression of dissent, and mishandling of campaign strategy as key missteps

Tsao defends failed recall as patriotic, says it exposed disloyalty within ruling party

Lai also promises reshuffle to boost government efficiency

Statement follows comprehensive KMT victory in recall voting

31 legislators can now serve out terms without new recall votes

Early results show legislators likely to survive vote

7 KMT legislators face recall, plus nuclear referendum on ballot

In response DPP campaigners have shifted focus to bread-and-butter issues

County cites legality of move while critics question judgment and ties to Hsu Chen-wei