After endorsing Prime Minister Taro Aso's decision Tuesday to call the general election Aug. 30, Cabinet ministers predicted a tough battle, with some even criticizing Aso and his leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party over the dire prospects.
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from Japan Times on Tue, Jul 21 2009
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