BE coordinator to propose to National Board that it back Seguro in presidential runoff
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The BE coordinator announced today that he will propose to the party's National Board that it call on voters to back António José Seguro in the second round of the presidential election, scheduled for 8 February.
After all, there is a left
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Left-wing people seem to be more sensible, even more intelligent, in their political choices than the majority of the leaders of left-wing parties. Opinion by São José Almeida.
On the left, candidates make final appeals for votes to defy the polls
Catarina Martins urges voters not to back those who do not put forward a programme for the country, Jorge Pinto leaves the decision on tactical voting in the hands of citizens, and António Filipe, during the traditional descent through Chiado, rejects the notion that the left is defeated in this election.
The left wants European decline
Reactions to the situation in Venezuela and Greenland undermine Western cohesion and illustrate that the left wants European decline, relying here on the Socialist Party (PS) and the other parties.
Partial support arrived via the media: "I took good note"
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The candidate was standing close to Jorge Pinto, insists he did not speak to him and was sparing in his comments about the left-leaning path that opened up to him. He maintains it is a “waste” to vote for someone who does not make it into the second round.
Portugal will be better with 'strong votes' from the left, says Catarina Martins
The Bloco member appealed to voters who want to break 'taboos'.
Criticism of Montenegro unites left-wing candidates
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António Filipe, Catarina Martins and Jorge Pinto campaigned in different districts but converged in their criticism of the prime minister.
The Livre risks being humiliated by... Manuel João Vieira
Instead of the PCP and BE, Livre had been on the rise, but it is now going to be one of the major losers, jeopardising or delaying the renewal of the left.
António Filipe had his first crowd reception in Lisbon, while Jorge Pinto and Catarina Martins opted to visit markets
On the eighth day of the campaign, António Filipe received strong popular support in Lisbon, backed by Jerónimo de Sousa, while Jorge Pinto and Catarina Martins preferred to visit markets, delivering criticisms and challenges to the right‑wing candidates.
António Filipe and communists refuse to vote for Seguro: 'Convergence only happens by voting for a candidate from the left'
'This is the candidacy that does not give up, because here nobody gives up on the country,' Paulo Raimundo emphasised at a rally in Lisbon that was also attended by Jerónimo de Sousa.
Paulo Raimundo says António Filipe's candidacy is the one that does not give up
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The PCP's secretary-general said today that António Filipe's candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic is openly left-wing, without hedging or disguise, with “zero compromises” with right-wing politics and is the one that “does not give up”.
Left-wing presidential candidates highlight the right's failings and reinforce defence of the Constitution
This Saturday, António Filipe criticised the right's neoliberal policies, while Jorge Pinto promised to protect the Constitution. Catarina Martins was more forceful and accused her rivals of vying for the prime minister's approval.
Catarina Martins appeals for votes 'for those who make this country'
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Catarina Martins today appealed for votes 'for those who make this country' in the presidential election, referring to her own candidacy, and criticised right-wing opponents, saying that, without the left, the campaign would be one of 'savagery and mud'.
Jorge Pinto, the youngest candidate who is 'proudly left-wing'
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The candidate backed by Livre is the youngest in the race for the Presidency of the Republic. Jorge Pinto, 38, says he is 'very proud to be on the left' and believes his bid for Belém 'was necessary' because 'no extra‑party candidacy emerged to bring the left together.'
Jorge Pinto is 'fully prepared' to get a poor result. Catarina Martins attacks Seguro's health pact and António Filipe calls for Montenegro to be held to account
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For the more left-wing candidates, the fifth day of the campaign ends with criticism of the Government. António Filipe calls on the prime minister to take responsibility. Catarina Martins does not spare criticism of António José Seguro, while Jorge Pinto admits he is prepared to accept a poor result.
"Favourable trend" gives Seguro a boost in bid to consolidate the left
Rising in the polls, Seguro sharpens his strategy and charges ahead in concentrating the left vote. Confidence in a second round (run-off) is beginning to take shape even among socialists who were less convinced by the candidate.
Is Jorge Pinto withdrawing from the Belém race? "It won't be because of me that Seguro won't be President"
Presidential candidate Jorge Pinto says it will not be because of him that António José Seguro does not become President of the Republic, challenging the other left-wing candidates to prevent a right-wing victory in this month's elections. “It will not be because of me that António José Seguro will not be President of the Republic,” said the candidate supported by Livre...
Jorge Pinto admits he may withdraw but calls for unity on the left
Jorge Pinto said he might pull out (withdraw his candidacy) but appealed for left-wing parties and supporters to unite to avoid splitting the vote.
Seguro appeals to left-wing voters
Seguro says it is positive for the country that there is a left-wing candidate in the second round of the elections. Backed by opinion polls, he says he is the only candidate from that camp with a real chance of reaching it.
Seguro appeals to left-wing vote and says he is the only candidate who can reach the second round
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Presidential candidate António José Seguro appealed on Tuesday to left-wing and centre-left voters to concentrate their votes on his candidacy, arguing that he is the only one from that political area in a position to advance to the second round. "My appeal is addressed to all voters, in particular left-wing and centre-left voters, ...
Tailor for the Left Wanted!
The times we live in call for renewal on the left and for the left’s now more limited strength to be expanded through united purposes and actions. Opinion by Domingos Lopes
Europe was the difference in a left that does not unite behind Seguro
Jorge Pinto described himself as 'a critical but convinced pro‑European' to distance himself from Catarina's euro‑scepticism. Neither showed any sign of considering withdrawing in favour of Seguro.
It's not in Europe that the left is divided
Unable to 'call left what isn't left', it is quite likely that both candidates will see as the winner someone who, for them, will remain a greater evil. Column by David Pontes
"It's hard to know what Seguro thinks": Catarina Martins and Jorge Pinto tried to justify their candidacies and highlight differences
Europe and rejection of the 'useful vote' were central themes in the final left‑wing face‑off. “Choosing the lesser evil has only made the greater evil grow,” warned Catarina Martins. “Having a right‑wing President is bad,” but polls should not be the “main reason to vote,” Jorge Pinto emphasised.