Pulverization favors second round in Paraná
The "fragmentation" of voters is a tactic to ensure a second round of voting; regardless of who advances to the second round, all parties and candidates will be crucial in securing a majority of the vote.
Esmael's Blog Depending on the behind-the-scenes political maneuvering in Paraná, at least six candidates will be presented in the race for the Iguaçu Palace in 2014.
Governor Beto Richa (PSDB), who is seeking re-election, is likely to face the following "fragmented" scenario:
1 – Gleisi Hoffmann (PT): should attract PDT and PCdoB to the coalition.
2 – Roberto Requião (PMDB): is expected to present a ticket with a vice-presidential candidate and a senator from the party.
3 – Eduardo Sciarra (PSD): is expected to head his own candidacy.
4 – Rosane Ferreira (PV): purebred candidate.
5 – Silvio Barros II (PHS): brother of the Secretary of Industry and Commerce, Ricardo Barros; could attract PROS and PP.
The "dispersion" of voters is a tactic to ensure a second round of voting takes place.
Regardless of who advances to the second round of elections, all parties and candidates will be crucial in securing the majority of votes.