it is the former junta 's political heir and many member swapped army uniforms for parliamentary seats after a flawed 2010 election.
For all enthusiasm over Suu Kyi , the party is in bullish mood
This week it’s official facebook page proclaimed “more than 75% in Myanmar is going to vote for the USDP”, a Claim that drew derision form social media users on the other side of the political spectrum.
In Nay Pyi Taw ,home to the sprawling parliament led by President thein sein, supporters turned out Wednesday decked in the USDP’s emerald-green T-shirts and caps, waving party flags and dancing to pop music.