As a whole, LDP was rated higher than DPJ. Keidanren will call upon its member companies to expand political donations.
Pending issues include social security reform and public financial institutions reform. It appears that a cabinet reshuffle will take place in November, but the government should not wait in promoting reforms. Chief executives of privatized postal operations should be discussed at the management committee.
R&D promotion tax savings, as well as IT-related investment promotion tax savings should be continued if Japan was to aim for science and technology led growth. Discussion on reviewing the system of the special Funding Source System for Road Works is still ongoing -- whether to use the funding source for general purpose or not must be decided at a later date.
Purchase of registered company stock is a natural phenomenon in capitalism economy. I take no stance on the listing of the Hanshin Tigers baseball club. Reviewing of baseball related regulation might be necessary if they don't meet the needs of the day.