At the same time, Seiji Maehara, who had supported Kan in 2010, was reported to have announced his intention to run to succeed Kan.. Maehara is seen as the potential DPJ candidate most popular with the voters at the time.
Seiji Maehara was reported to have announced his intention to run to succeed Kan.. Maehara is seen as the potential DPJ candidate most popular with the voters at the time. This was at the same time. Seiji Maehara had supported Kan in 2010.