Takaichi Cabinet Approval Rises to 59% After Reshuffle
The approval rating for the second Cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stood at 59% in a Yomiuri Shimbun survey taken on Thursday and Friday, up 3 percentage points from the previous survey on Aug. 21-23, following the Cabinet’s reshuffle on Thursday.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's second Cabinet received a 59% approval rating in a recent Yomiuri Shimbun survey, marking a 3-point increase from a previous survey taken on August 21-23. The reshuffle of the Cabinet on Thursday appears to be the primary reason for the approval rating boost, with key members retaining their positions.
The disapproval rating dropped to 30%, down from 32% in the prior survey. Respondents' most common reason for supporting the Takaichi Cabinet was the perceived lack of suitable alternatives, with 30% of respondents citing this. Conversely, 29% of respondents expressed disapproval, citing the prime minister's untrustworthiness. The Cabinet's reshuffle and the LDP's executive lineup revamp received mixed reactions, with 52% approving the moves overall, 34% disapproving, 75% approval among LDP supporters, 42% among opposition party supporters, and 37% among unaffiliated voters.
The inclusion of a member from the Japan Innovation Party as a cabinet minister was welcomed by 59% of respondents, although 29% opposed the move. Takaichi's term as LDP president would end in September 2027, making "until that date" the most frequently suggested duration for her to remain in office, with 43% of respondents choosing this option.
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