The clash is scheduled.
The PT members finally agreed on one point: the inevitability of primaries in the party; the votes were scheduled, last night (29), for May 20, in the first vote, and June 03, if they are taken to the second round.
Beatriz Braga _PE247 - Those who can no longer stand the “tug-of-war” between the PT forces for this year’s elections will have to endure it for almost two more months. Maurício Rands and João da Costa will not leave the ring until May 20, the date set for the first round of the party primaries, bitterly anticipating that they would take place at the end of April. The voting could extend until June 03, in a possible second round. The calendar was defined in a short meeting, last night (29), between the red-shirt chieftains.
While unity within the party has become a utopia, at least all party members remain united on one thing: primaries are the only solution to resolve the party's internal conflict. Unanimously approved by the party leadership, the first step now is the registration of candidates, which must take place between April 16th and 20th.
The possibility of former mayor and federal deputy João Paulo entering the race also remains open. Well-liked by Recife voters and supported by parliamentarians like Múcio Magalhães, the Workers' Party member has not yet officially stated his position on this year's elections.
The decision to hold primaries implies some changes in the party's activities. The Workers' Party caravans sent to the municipality's zonal districts will have to be revamped and are temporarily suspended, as they can no longer function as an "accountability report" for the current mayor – something that had been bothering his fellow opposition members. The party leadership will meet again next week to establish new dates for the events and the new formats they will adopt, in order not to harm any of the pre-candidates.
While the faction within the Workers' Party that supports the current mayor's reelection doubted that the internal dispute would reach its ultimate conclusion, those who defend Rands were already aware of the "succession rebellion" from the beginning. Despite the impasse, neither side has ever been willing to give in and they proceed with seemingly unwavering confidence and optimism.