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It was the last chance in the head-to-head format. And André Ventura had more to lose by being behind in the polls. But did he succeed in positioning himself as the leader of the right?
André Ventura says he is not worried about the 'betrayal' of so many prominent figures on the right who have expressed support for António José Seguro.
Opponents' mistakes and a loyal voter base give André Ventura breathing room. The Chega leader is beginning to steer the campaign to assert himself as the champion of the right and to put Luís Montenegro in check.
After António José Seguro revived a slogan of Mário Soares, André Ventura looked back to some of the most hotly contested presidential elections ever. The leader of Chega evoked the example of Freitas do Amaral to argue for bringing together right‑wing votes against Luís Marques Mendes.
The right-wing competition, Jorge Pinto's sacrifice and who is more of a friend to Sá Carneiro.
Ventura's appropriation of Sá Carneiro's memory is aberrant, but bringing a leader who died 45 years ago into the campaign is a sign of the diminishing stature of the right‑wing candidates (Gouveia e Melo included). Column by Ana Sá Lopes.
