The time variable in political decisions.

There is a time for everything, but it is necessary to act at the right time. This obvious fact, proven throughout history, is not always taken into account in daily struggles. Hence, mistakes are made that end up altering and complicating the political landscape.

Now, if in the first socialist revolution in history – the Bolsheviks' seizure of power in Russia – the choice of the right moment to storm the Winter Palace involved heated debate, won by Lenin's genius, it is only reasonable to imagine that in local battles, such as those we are currently waging throughout the country, targeting city halls and municipal councils, the same discernment is required.

We are about forty days away from the deadline for holding party conventions, which can extend until June 30th. Is that a lot of time? Yes and no, it depends on the specific situation. When things are going smoothly, there's no reason to rush. But there's a risk of a storm, so it's not that much time.

There are places where, in a given combination of forces, one party stands out as hegemonic. The others respect this condition and await the presentation of proposals aimed at the essential consensus around a programmatic platform and the composition of majority and proportional slates. But not indefinitely, because that would no longer be reasonable.

Each party has its own way of being and acting, according to Article 8 of the Constitution. When faced with internal discrepancies and disputes, it resorts to the instruments conferred upon it by its Statutes. The others must assimilate this contingency. This does not mean, however, submission to the conveniences of the ally. Everyone has their own interests – natural, legitimate – and is guided by their own roadmap, dimensioned in time and space.

In short, the broader the desired party coalition, the more necessary it is to avoid last-minute embarrassments. Otherwise, irrevocable disagreements may arise that could later affect the chances of victory.

Between the start of negotiations and the shaping of agreements to be ratified by the June conventions, there is a whole debate about the government plan and the arrangements for proportional representation that require clarity, common sense, patience, and public spirit.

This is especially true for capital cities and large and medium-sized cities, which emphasize in the municipal elections their role as a prelude to the 2014 general elections, and where all political currents see the possibility of accumulating power.
State Representative for the PCdoB in Pernambuco