Aécio calls for calm and seeks out 'Campos's orphans'
Brazilian presidential candidate Aécio Neves has been personally calling allies to ask them to remain calm in the face of the "Marina phenomenon"; in a meeting convened on Wednesday night with the PSDB leadership and the main coalition parties, the guidance was to "act on the divergences" within the PSB to strengthen state-level campaigns, while Marina promotes a real split in the party; according to his running mate Aloysio Nunes, support will naturally come where the electorate is incompatible with the ideas of the former senator.
247 - Presidential candidate Aécio Neves (PSDB) tried to reassure his allies in the face of the threat of the 'Marina tsunami'. He asked everyone to remain calm.
According to the columnist Bernardo Mello FrancoPolls commissioned by the PSDB party indicate that his rival has already overtaken him and secured second place. "Polls are only valid after September 7th," Aécio repeats, trying to encourage allies by phone.
"We are calm. In a difficult election like this, if the candidate falters, it has repercussions for the troops," says the mayor of Salvador, ACM Neto (DEM).
Meanwhile, the toucan is launching an attack to win over the 'orphans of Campos'. In a meeting convened on Wednesday night with the PSDB leadership and key allied parties, the directive was to "act on the disagreements" within the PSB, while Marina promotes a veritable split.
In addition to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Paraná, and Santa Catarina, where the friction between PSB and Rede is already explicit, he is also seeking new alliances in Mato Grosso do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, and Alagoas.
The Northeast will receive special attention to prevent President Dilma Rousseff from inheriting Campos' votes.
According to PSDB's vice-presidential candidate, Aloysio Nunes, there's no need to rush things. "Support will come naturally in states where the electorate is incompatible with Marina's ideas. We're not going to pressure anyone," he says.