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The former President of the Assembly of the Republic and honorary president of PSD/Azores, Mota Amaral, said today he will vote for António José Seguro in the second round of the presidential election because he is “a well-prepared person” for the office.
Elections are scheduled for 8 February.
Gouveia e Melo says he is leaving the Portuguese who trusted him 'as an independent candidate' a contribution 'towards a conscious and informed choice'.
People had to spend the night in the municipal sports hall. Meanwhile, figures from the 'non-socialist' camp have issued an open letter supporting António José Seguro in the second round of the presidential elections.
During a visit to the fire station in Porto, the only campaign event scheduled for this Saturday, António José Seguro appeared alongside Social Democratic mayor Pedro Duarte. The president of Porto City Council, who at the start of the week expressed support for the former secretary-general of the PS and was later joined by a fellow mayor...
Isaltino Morais had already said he considered Seguro to be the candidate of 'mild manners' and of 'continuity', and, for the Government, the 'ideal' candidate.
The mayor of Lisbon and PSD member Carlos Moedas, and former CDS‑PP leader Assunção Cristas, today said they will vote for former PS secretary‑general António José Seguro in the second round of the presidential election.
Marques Mendes declared his support for António José Seguro in the second round of the presidential election, on 8 February.
Álvaro Beleza, a supporter of António José Seguro, says he expects the backing of the Portuguese public and social democrats in the second round, arguing that the candidate backed by the PS “has been a social democrat since childhood”.
The candidates admit defeat and argue that voting for Seguro is the most useful option for democracy. Also, FC Porto beat Guimarães 1-0.
Social Democrat Miguel Poiares Maduro said today he will vote for António José Seguro in the second round of the presidential election, considering that the candidate backed by the Socialist Party (PS) would be “more important” and better for the Social Democratic Party (PSD) than André Ventura.
The announcement was made by the presidential candidate supported by Livre in his reaction speech to the election results at his campaign 'headquarters' in the Amarante Cine-theatre.
Despite the projections, Jorge Pinto says he will not leave 'the political arena'. In the second round, he will vote for António José Seguro.
Luís Montenegro stood alongside Marques Mendes on the day of the official campaign launch and urged voters to concentrate their votes on the candidate backed by the PSD.
