Lula is the center
"Lula is at the center of the election not in an ideological sense, because that center doesn't exist, but because everything revolves around him, thanks to the strategy he devised," writes columnist Alex Solnik; "The two major discussions of the campaign are: Can Lula be elected even while imprisoned? Can Lula win and take office even while imprisoned? Opinions are divided, heated, and occupy all the space in the electoral debate," he analyzes.
Lula is at the center of the election not in an ideological sense, because that center doesn't exist, but because everything revolves around him, thanks to the strategy he devised.
Unsure whether Lula will be put to a vote or not, Bolsonaro doesn't know whether to attack him now or wait to attack whomever Lula indicates.
That's why it can't grow.
The media outlets that traditionally demonize the PT attack every possible "rule of thirds" Lula faces, but they have to guess who will be next.
And only Lula holds the secret.
For Ciro, whether or not Lula is a candidate is fundamental. With Lula on the ballot, his chance of going to the second round is close to zero.
Without Lula, he has a guaranteed spot in the second round.
Lula's portrayal of himself as a victim creates a major problem for his opponents: does attacking a victim bring in votes or lose them?
The two major debates of the campaign are: Can Lula be elected even if he is imprisoned? Can Lula win and take office even if he is imprisoned?
Opinions are divided, heated, and dominate the electoral debate.
Lula created a suspense more disturbing than that of Alfred Hitchcock's films.
No one can guess the ending.
Don't even take your eyes off the screen.
If he can keep this up until August 15th, with everyone waiting to see what happens to him, both on stage and in the audience, the Oscar will go to him.
* This is an opinion article, the responsibility of the author, and does not reflect the opinion of Brasil 247.