Wagner will coordinate Dilma-2014 in the Northeast.
The governor of Bahia says the president is "ready for battle" and will play a central role in his reelection campaign; the strategy is to maintain loyal voters in the Northeast and grow in territories more aligned with the PSDB (Brazilian Social Democracy Party), such as São Paulo, where Fernando Haddad could help break down resistance to the PT (Workers' Party).
247 - After a few days of rest at the Aratu naval base in Bahia, President Dilma Rousseff says she is ready for the 2014 election, having already appointed Governor Jaques Wagner as one of her campaign coordinators. This is according to columnist Claudio Humberto. Read below:
With health
On the rise, Dilma does
plans for 2014
After undergoing routine medical exams, all with results "within normal limits," according to doctor Roberto Kalil, President Dilma Rousseff told the governor of Bahia, Jaques Wagner (PT), that she is "ready for battle" in 2014. In a meeting at the Aratu naval base (BA), where she is spending the holiday weekend, Dilma told Wagner that she is confident about maintaining political influence in the Northeast and making progress in São Paulo.
Open doors
The president's bet is that the election of Workers' Party candidate Fernando Haddad in São Paulo will open doors for her growth in the state in 2014.
Good acceptance
In addition to the poorest segments of the population, where former president Lula is popular, Dilma believes she has gained ground among the middle and upper classes.
Retrospective
The president believes that the government's performance in 2012 "was positive" and anticipates reaping the benefits of new programs later this year.
Official Coordinator
According to party leaders, Dilma invited Governor Jaques Wagner to coordinate her campaign in the Northeast in 2014.