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The total of votes on the left is not enough to win the second round — unless Henrique Gouveia e Melo sides with António José Seguro, who must win votes from the centre and the democratic right. Ventura came second, having almost tripled his 2021 vote. How far could he go?
Both the Expresso/SIC poll and the Católica poll place Gouveia e Melo in fifth place.
Gouveia e Melo is using his military background to craft a narrative of a strong, incorruptible man capable of making decisions. His height and displays of physical vigour, such as riding a motorbike or going rafting, help reinforce that image, although he denies that intention. US studies say taller candidates have an advantage, especially in times of crisis.
Isaltino Morais joined Gouveia e Melo's campaign on Sunday. In Ponte de Lima, the mayor criticised all of the candidate's opponents, even saying that “voting for the liberal lot is voting for the weaklings”.
Gouveia e Melo says that, if he reaches Belém, he will form a good team with the prime minister but warns that he will be demanding. While campaigning at the Espinho Fair, the presidential candidate acknowledged that he has a good relationship with Luís Montenegro.
At his first rally back, Isaltino launched attacks at Gouveia e Melo's main opponents. The admiral keeps Cotrim on his list of primary targets: 'I'm not an uncle from Cascais'.
Rui Calafate, a CNN Portugal commentator, analyses the presidential candidates' performances in another day of the election campaign and reveals a new development concerning Gouveia e Melo.
On the day when 100 figures from the AD stood by Gouveia e Melo, Marques Mendes seized the opportunity to distance himself from the Government — despite being accompanied by two ministers.
For the candidate backed by the Bloco, the phrase Gouveia e Melo used to describe the United States is misleading. More than a 'dangerous drift', as the candidate said, Catarina Martins points out the danger that Donald Trump poses to his own people and to the world.
The candidate appealed to Portuguese voters to vote in the elections on the 18th and urged those voting early to cast their ballots today.
Gouveia e Melo strengthens his campaign with notable endorsements. The Socialist Party (PS) is intensifying its support for Seguro, and Paulo Raimundo makes his campaign debut alongside António Filipe, giving new impetus to the candidacy backed by the PCP.
Gouveia e Melo and André Ventura have maintained an apparent non-aggression pact during this campaign.
In Penafiel, in the Porto district, Henrique Gouveia e Melo dramatised his speech, issuing a call for mobilisation on 18 January.
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'.
In the presidential race, Rui Rio lashes out at rivals of Gouveia e Melo, attacking figures ranging from a media commentator to a candidate he dubs the 'tanto faz' ('whatever') candidate.
Rio's national campaign chief went this Saturday to lend a hand to Gouveia e Melo, taking aim at Seguro, Cotrim and Ventura. After the former PSD leader, Isaltino Morais is expected to join soon to help the admiral.
Presidential candidate Gouveia e Melo today criticised 'marriages of convenience' within the Socialist Party (PS), in a speech in which he recalled that his opponent António José Seguro had spoken about 'hidden interests' in his party.
Rui Rio today criticised Gouveia e Melo's opponents in the race for Belém, saying the best President of the Republic is not the one who is suited to being a commentator, the most populist, or the 'it doesn't matter' candidate.
CNN Portugal commentator Pedro Tadeu comments on the results of the latest TVI/CNN Portugal poll and highlights Marques Mendes's “notable recovery” in response to the accusations made by Gouveia e Melo.
In remarks, the presidential candidate said his main opponent is 'the system' and accused the parties of trying to control how Portuguese people vote in the elections.
It remains to be seen whether he can recover from the fall. The 'suspicion' is growing that polls are underestimating André Ventura. Cotrim is the biggest silent beneficiary in the clash between Marques Mendes and Gouveia e Melo.
Everything appears clarified and it looks like Jorge Pinto will be on the ballot. But how will he ensure that Seguro doesn't get left behind? And is Gouveia e Melo lashing out in all directions? No — only at two.
Health was the theme of the day at Henrique Gouveia e Melo's campaign. The admiral was in Porto flanked by Rui Rio and Manuel Pizarro in a two-pronged attempt to show he stands above party politics.
The Port of Leixões simulator served as a pretext for Henrique Gouveia e Melo to test dangerous manoeuvres and adverse conditions before attempting to berth at Belém.
The exchange of accusations and attacks between the PSD candidate and Gouveia e Melo ran throughout the debate among all candidates, where Jorge Pinto insisted he would not stand in the way of a victory for Seguro.
Hugo Matias, editor-in-chief of CNN Portugal, also highlights the stability of Chega and André Ventura in the polls
On Three Kings' Day, Gouveia e Melo visited Vila Real with wishes for a happy new year and change. During a stop at the Alijó fair he did not spare his opponents. The admiral responded to Cavaco and even took a swipe at Mendes, calling him 'frightened'.
The retired admiral says the prime minister 'was wrong' to equate him with André Ventura.
On a campaign day devoted largely to the Viseu district, the Admiral did not spare criticism of Seguro and Marques Mendes. Also, António Filipe insists he will not withdraw from the race for Belém.
The presidential candidate visited the statue of the former Social Democratic leader in Viseu.
