But he is an outspoken critic of the ruling alliance with New Komeito Party, and thus its leader, Kanzaki Takenori, finds him unacceptable.

CNN: Taking Over

"Whether you choose us to lead the stable government that carries our reform platform or you choose an unstable chaotic government led by opposition parties is en-tirely up to you, " Kanzaki Takenori, leader of the ruling coalition's New Komeito, told voters.

CNN: Not so Fresh Polls