PS and AD Battle for Angry and Tired Voters as Ventura Steps Back

As the electoral campaign nears its end, the leaders of the major parties intensify their appeal for votes, aiming to polarize Sunday's election. The PS addresses "all" voters, appealing to those who voted for AD and are now "ashamed" of Luís Montenegro, to those "angry" and opting for Chega, and even to those to the left of the socialists. Meanwhile, the PSD leader targets those "tired" of going to elections.


On the 11th day of the campaign, André Ventura, leader of Chega, had to step back to recover from an esophageal spasm that hospitalized him. Despite being discharged, Ventura missed the party's campaign actions, which included a march in Vila Nova de Milfontes. Meanwhile, PS and AD directly addressed the "angry" and "tired" electorate.

In Setúbal, during a visit to Mercado do Livramento, Pedro Nuno Santos, PS's secretary-general, expressed confidence in Sunday's outcome, claiming the party is "largely underestimated" in polls. He appealed to voters who chose AD last year and are now "embarrassed by a prime minister mixing politics with business," urging them to trust the PS.

Álvaro Beleza, a socialist leader, emphasized the PS as a "safe harbor," criticizing AD's uncertain project. He highlighted the PS's commitment to health and education, asserting, "We prefer to lose with honor than sell our values."

AD seeks to polarize the election, with PSD president Luís Montenegro addressing voters "tired" of legislative elections. He positioned AD as a stability factor, blaming opposition parties for political instability. "The more votes AD gets, the greater stability Portugal will have," Montenegro stated, advocating for a bipolar choice between him and Pedro Nuno Santos.

Montenegro criticized the opposition's intellectual arrogance, emphasizing that "the people will decide these elections." He reiterated the need for stability, contrasting it with the opposition's alleged preference for annual elections.