But if Chen Shui-bian becomes president, because the DPP is seen as the party of Taiwan independence-the direct antithesis of the New Party-this could inspire NP members to pull together, and at the same time give the party the status and ability to absorb the forces that are backing James Soong. This would contribute to the building of a true three-party system.
這次陳水扁若能上台，由於民進黨的台獨色彩，將使新黨再度凝聚，同時也使新黨有力量吸納宋楚瑜的勢力，而更顯壯大，目前三黨鼎立的局面將更確保。