This Friday, the leader of the PS declared that “no one will lose on Sunday” and that victory will be given to the candidate led by Marta Temido on the traditional descent of Chiado, a moment that united many socialists, but not António Costa.
“Let no one fail on the 9th next Sunday for the great victory of PS, Marta, Portugal and Europe,” said Pedro Nuno Santos near Rossio, where the traditional descent of the Chiado ended this time.
Although it was never confirmed, expectations surrounding the presence of former Prime Minister and former PS leader António Costa were high since in March, in the same transition to the legislature, Costa joined Pedro Nuno Santos Right Now.
Moments before the rain began to fall in Lisbon, Pedro Nuno Santos took the microphone and took the stage with Marta Temido and the other candidates.
“I would like to thank Marta Temido for her fantastic leadership,” said the PS leader, given that Europe, Portugal, “the vision of society, respect for others” are at stake in this election.
“Fighting the right, fighting the extreme right,” the PS leader set himself the goal of “defeating the right in Portugal and defeating the right in Europe.”
Before this, it was Marta Temido’s turn to address the assembled socialists and make a new call for mobilization.
“We got joy, affection and motivation, but now we really have to go vote,” he asked.
Along the way, Pedro Nuno Santos entered and exited the media bubble to greet those on the side of the streets.
When asked whether it would have been less fun without the rain – the start of the legislative elections remained in everyone’s memory because of the “wetness” the socialists received – the PS leader replied that “it’s just as funny.”
“We’re always happy and happy. That’s what matters,” he said.
Marta Temido was warmly welcomed again and received many thanks from people for her work during the pandemic (“this woman saved lives,” we heard at one point), and even received a gift from a woman who, after delivering a package, left in front of the cameras.
The PS candidate made sure to open the small silver bag that contained the amulet.
“This amulet will go to Brussels,” he was told in the form of a premonition.
Among the famous faces of the PS, in addition to the second and third numbers on the list, Francisco Assis and Ana Catarina Mendes, were the leader of parliament Alexandra Leitan, former minister Mariana Vieira da Silva, several deputies and current members of the European Parliament, such as in the role of Margarida Marques.
On the way down, confetti cannons fired in PS colors, painting the afternoon sky as the sun and clouds changed.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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