TOKYO (Reuters) - Former foreign minister Taro Aso, frontrunner to become Japan's next leader, faced a growing field of six would-be rivals on Friday, as the ruling party hoped a vibrant leadership race would revive its dismal voter ratings.
Aso, 67, who favours bigger state spending to stimulate an economy now on the brink of recession, formally announced his candidacy to replace outgoing prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, who abruptly quit on Monday.
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