Imbassahy has no place in Bahia's politics.
Despite all attempts by centrist deputies to oust the Minister of Political Coordination of President Michel Temer (PMDB) being unsuccessful, it is in Bahia politics that Antonio Imbassahy (PSDB) faces great difficulties; he is considered unimportant in the composition of the government and the Senate; furthermore, it is rumored that ACM Neto has not yet gotten over Imbassahy's decisions and statements in the 2008 mayoral race in the capital, when both were left out of the second round.
Bahia 247 – Despite all the unsuccessful attempts by centrist deputies to oust the Minister of Political Coordination of President Michel Temer (PMDB), it is in Bahia politics that Antonio Imbassahy (PSDB) faces great difficulties. This significant wear and tear behind the scenes of national politics also reverberates in local politics, something the federal deputy needs to consider and address. Imbassahy currently has little chance of being nominated by the PSDB to be part of the potential ticket that will likely include Salvador's mayor ACM Neto in the race for state governor.
The alternative would be to leave for another strong party, the PMDB. However, currently it is a devastated party in local politics with the downfall of Geddel Vieira Lima, which prevents the minister from running for the coveted Senate seat. Furthermore, it is rumored behind the scenes that ACM Neto has not yet gotten over Imbassahy's decisions and statements in the 2008 mayoral race in the capital, when both were left out of the second round.
Another factor weighing against Imbassahy is the assessment that he adds almost nothing to Neto's candidacy, since the PSDB candidate has an electoral base in Salvador and the electorate is the same as the DEM candidate's. Add to that the fact that PSDB party and electoral funds are guaranteed for the DEM. In other words, Antonio Imbassahy is insignificant in the majority composition in Bahia.