Many observers suggest he will play a trusted role as regent, guiding the young Kim Jong-un as he consolidates his power base, and may be given another powerful party position at the upcoming meeting.
The referendum was initiated by the Swiss People's Party, a right-wing group that is the most powerful party in the federal Parliament.
She has a powerful party machine behind her.
The Liberals, once Canada's most powerful party, were reduced to 34 seats, a historic low.
The National Congress, which meets once every three years, is formally the most powerful party institution.
Some, he says, also serve on the powerful party Central Committee.
Like many here, he believes powerful party families have essentially carved the ministry up among themselves.
Hezbollah, Lebanon's most powerful party, backs Syria's president, Bashar al-Assad.
Mr. Zeng is seen as the most powerful party leader after Mr. Hu.
So historically it has been not only the oldest but also the most powerful party.
But political experts and opposition leaders caution that Mr. Mugabe's powerful party should not be underestimated.
