Francisco Assis Backs António José Seguro for Presidential Run: What This Means for Portugal's Politics
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Francisco Assis Backs António José Seguro for Presidential Run: What This Means for Portugal's Politics

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Summary:

  • Francisco Assis supports António José Seguro for a potential presidential bid, regardless of other candidates.

  • Assis hopes the Socialist Party leadership will also endorse Seguro.

  • He received hundreds of supportive messages from party members after announcing his support.

  • Assis warns about the historical divisions within the party during past elections.

  • He describes Seguro as a strong candidate with a profound understanding of political dynamics.

Assis Supports Seguro's Presidential Aspirations

Francisco Assis has publicly expressed his support for António José Seguro should the former Socialist leader decide to run for the presidency, stating, "regardless of who the other candidates are". This announcement came during an interview on TVI and CNN Portugal, where Seguro acknowledged the possibility of his candidacy for Belém.

This marks the first significant backing within the Socialist Party (PS), revealed during the Explicador program on Rádio Observador. Assis stated clearly, "If António José Seguro chooses to run, he will have my support". He further emphasized his hope that the current leadership of the PS will also back him. After the interview, Assis reported receiving hundreds of messages from party members, indicating a strong sense of satisfaction within the PS regarding Seguro's potential candidacy.

Party Unity and Historical Context

Assis warned the PS about past divisions during presidential elections, noting that the party has only been truly divided when there was no clear candidate. He reassured that the current leadership has committed to supporting a candidate this time. However, he pointed out that in recent years, the PS has underestimated the importance of the presidency, which he believes was a strategic misstep.

Regarding his support for Seguro, Assis stated it is based on conviction, recalling their past rivalry in the party. In 2011, after José Sócrates stepped down, Assis ran against Seguro, but later, in 2014, he was chosen by Seguro to lead the European Parliament list.

Assis described Seguro as a "very strong candidate not only on the left but with significant electoral appeal". He characterized Seguro as a thoughtful, moderate individual with a deep understanding of national and international issues, as well as exceptional dialogue skills. Reflecting on their last conversation during the summer, Assis explained Seguro's silence over the past decade was due to the political crisis of 2014, which led to his removal from leadership amidst challenges from António Costa.

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