“There is truly only one serious and credible alternative candidacy, and those who are not here chose not to be,” stated José Luís Carneiro at the election rally dinner for the Viver Lisboa coalition (PS/Livre/BE/PAN) held tonight in Lisbon. The event gathered over a thousand attendees, including many socialist figures.
Without specifically naming the PCP, which opted out of the coalition, the Secretary-General of the PS issued a warning: “votes cannot be wasted.”
“A consequential vote is a vote for the Socialist Party and the Viver Lisboa coalition; it’s a vote for Alexandra Leitão,” he urged, calling for “strength and energy” in mobilization efforts until Sunday.
According to José Luís Carneiro, “winning Lisbon means winning the country.”
Part of his speech was directed at Alexandra Leitão, praising her “sensitivity, strength, and the ability to be unwavering when necessary on fundamental issues.”
“As you’ve rightly said, this means being radical in values and principles. I am also radical in values and principles, but it doesn’t need to be declared stormily. No, it’s about pursuing a path,” he emphasized.
