Japan's Tamaki Plays High-Risk Game With Weakened Premier.

Japan's Yuichiro Tamaki, a potential kingmaker, has significantly increased his party's support in recent elections by focusing on raising the basic tax-free income allowance. Tamaki's Democratic Party for the People now plays a crucial role in ensuring Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's re-election and policy implementation. Tamaki's strategic approach involves maintaining distance from Ishiba's ruling coalition while negotiating policy matters, aiming to boost economic policies and appeal to younger voters. Despite potential challenges from the US administration and the LDP, Tamaki remains committed to his party's goals and maintaining a bargaining position in the political landscape. [Extracted from the article]