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There is much criticism to be levelled at the left for now cosseting Ventura, and much praise to be given to the right for keeping Ventura out.
With the Constitution under threat, says Livre, Rui Tavares lashed out at Mendes, Seguro, Cotrim and others he accuses of being inconsistent in condemning international issues. “Enough of having a country tainted by the right, let's recover the country,” proclaimed Jorge Pinto, who insists he will be the 'surprise' on election night.
The former Chief of the Navy General Staff says some of his opponents 'very much adopt a Miss World‑type stance', as if 'everything is wonderful'.
The Chega candidate accuses Mendes of being a 'puppet' of the Government and positions himself as the heir to the Democratic Alliance (AD).
Luís Montenegro invokes the 'Cristiano Ronaldo mentality' to underscore his commitment to reform and to promote a reformist political agenda.
