The author is wrong, because

when Washington resigned fromt the post, he saw someone could pick up the course and lead the nation to the prosperity. Who do you think now in Taiwan is able to lead the island for a brighter future? If Song see no one capable, and he knows he still has the ability to lead for the better, he would make a fool out of himself to turn his back to people's calling for the election. I see Mr. Song as only one in Taiwan who is serious about the island's future and has the passsion about the people.