Augusto Santos Silva says Jose Luis Carneiro is doing a better job of ‘fighting populism’

This Sunday, Socialist Party activist Augusto Santos Silva publicly declared his support for the candidacy of José Luis Carneiro for the position of Socialist secretary general, “as he best represents the capacity for dialogue in the fight against populism.”

“My choice has long been made. I will vote for José Luis Carneiro. “I do not disparage the great qualities of his opponent, but I believe that José Luis Carneiro is the one who best embodies the moderation, prudence and capacity for dialogue that are so indispensable in the fight against populism,” he said in a written statement issued during the election rally that took place this Sunday in Paredes, Porto district.

Pedro Nuno Santos and Daniel Adrian are also competing in the PS leadership elections, which will take place on the 15th and 16th.

In a message read by activist José Ribeiro, who is the president of the Valongo Chamber, Augusto Santos Silva added that José Luis Carneiro “is the one who best fits into the tradition of the PS as a party of the democratic left with its own political line, open to the necessary agreements, but not starting with an obsession with refueling.”

On the other hand, he points out that the current Minister of the Interior is the one who “has accumulated the greatest managerial experience in government and in the field, where he has always stood out for his closeness to the people, thoughtfulness and prudence.” public service.”

Finally, Augusto Santos Silva recalled that after the election of the Secretary General, all activists will unite around a new leader, but stated that a democratic party such as the PS builds its unity through internal, free debate. in the sight of activists and voters and based on the ideas and personality of everyone.”