Analytical overview of the behind-the-scenes manoeuvring in the second round of Portugal’s presidential contest, focusing on the wave of endorsements for António José Seguro. Drawing on commentary by Miguel Santos Carrapatoso of CNN Portugal, the piece examines why political actors are publicly and privately backing Seguro, the strategic calculations — from coalition-building to policy signalling — that underpin those endorsements, and what this means for Marcelo’s position and the broader dynamics of the campaign. It assesses potential gains in momentum, credibility and voter mobilisation against risks such as overreliance on elite support and policy dilution.