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The PCP secretary-general today criticised the 'manoeuvre of the polling operation' in the presidential elections, saying the ballot will be marked by 'conditionality', and reiterated his appeal to vote for Seguro to 'ensure Ventura's defeat'.
With the campaign drawing to a close, the presidential candidate renewed his appeal for tactical voting, insisting that votes for Marques Mendes, Ventura and Gouveia e Melo will be 'useless'. He also warned of the risk of a second round between Ventura and Seguro, in which the Socialist would be guaranteed victory.
António José Seguro says that Luís Montenegro's remarks 'were an act of generosity'. The PSD president appealed for votes for Marques Mendes to avoid two extremes in the second round.
In the wake of the Católica University poll for RTP, Antena 1 and Público, which indicates a presidential second round featuring André Ventura, João Cotrim Figueiredo or António José Seguro, the former IL leader sends a missive to Montenegro urging 'a vote for the PSD' and even quoting Sá Carneiro.
This will be the first meeting of the head of state's political advisory body since the early legislative elections of 18 May.
The presidential candidate announced on Tuesday that he would appeal the court's decision, arguing that freedom of expression is at stake.
