Taipei City Councilor Lee Hsin has announced his candidacy for KMT chairperson. Lee is the second person in as many days to say he is running in order to attract others to what had largely been a race devoid of suitable candidates. With Ma Ying-jeou quitting as KMT chairman and no party heavyweight expressing interest in the position, other contenders have emerged. Lee Hsin KMT Taipei City Councilor I announced my intent to run in order to encourage ambitious, capable party colleagues to step forward and express a willingness to undertake this responsibility. Lee’s objective was similar to that of former Legislator Lee Chuan-chiao, who announced his candidacy yesterday. But they have not yet inspired others. Eric Chu New Taipei Mayor I won’t forget my responsibilities as a party member. But I have already said what I need to say. Now is the time for action. I hope that the entire party, from top to bottom, can adhere to this spirit. Jason Hu Taichung Mayor I won’t continue saying that I hope someone better than me decides to run because if the day comes where I do decide to run, you all will interpret this as me saying that the other candidates aren’t good. Therefore, from today, I won’t comment.