As campaigning officially kicked off Tuesday for the Sept. 11 election, attention is focused on voters and their priorities.
Since the House of Representatives was dissolved Aug. 8, major political parties have vied to set the agenda for the election.
Media polls have indicated a majority of voters support Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's postal system privatization initiative. By calling the election, he is in fact seeking the judgment of voters on this reform drive.
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