With the 2012 presidential race approaching, it is generally agreed at this point that the most likely candidates for the DPP are Tsai Ing-wen and Su Tseng-chang. But in order to improve its chance of winning, the party must first decide, with minimum internal friction, who to run for the highest office and who to be the running mate.

At the DPP year-end "weiya" banquet, the two 2012 presidential hopefuls, Tsai Ing-wen and Su Tseng-chang became the focal point.

Although the two appeared cordial, polls show that they are in fact, locked in an intense battle for presidential candidacy with DPP support split between the two sides.

In order to avoid the 2007 incident where internal power struggles within the DPP party led to their ultimate defeat, members are seeking ways to encourage the two hopefuls to cooperate.

Many DPP members are suggesting that if a running mate partnership between the two is not possible, one should opt for presidency while the other should focus on capturing a seat in the legislature and lead the DPP to a majority of 34 seats.

DPP members seem to split over these views, as well, and are calling for both sides to find a compromise.

However, DPP legislative caucus leader Ke Jianming believes that negotiating will be a primary issue.

While the DPP are eager to take back the presidential seat in 2012, they will have to find a way to avoid support cannibalism within the party.

The DPP will have to gather their strengths and evaluate which presidential hopeful will have the necessary political intelligence to lead the party through to victory.

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