With DPJ lawmakers almost equally split, Kan’s victory is being attributed to the support of general and associate party members. Their vote was more in line with recent public-opinion polls, which showed popular support running at seven-to-two in favor of Kan over Ozawa.
双方在民主党内部的势力难分高下，菅的胜选归功于军方和兄弟党的支持。同样，近期的民意调查也显示出七分之九的民众对菅表示支持。