TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso and his ruling party suffered fresh setbacks as the opposition won a closely-watched mayoral race and surveys showed his support rates had sunk again ahead of a election due within months.
Sunday's local poll bolsters expectations of a Democratic win in the general election and comes as renewed criticism of Aso's lack of leadership has sparked speculation that his party may seek to dump him ahead of the general election.
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