The October 2 elections determined the runoffs, congressional and legislative benches, but also taught many political parties lessons. Some of them with a clear message from the voter, as was the case with OSBD. The party, which has already held the presidency of Fernando Henrique twice and held the presidency of Minas three times with Eduardo Azeredo, Esio Neves and António Anastasia, withered in the elections. According to political scientist Rubem Barbosa, “PSDB can’t be saved. He died”
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Right Turn Changed Party Goals
According to the professor, even in the face of a possible victory in Rio Grande do Sul with Eduardo Leite, the PSDB as a national party has left the scene. “No longer exists.” For him, the departure from the social democratic inspiration of origin was one of the reasons. “The party has accepted some politicians into its ranks and adopted problematic programs, and its deputies have begun to vote for President Bolsonaro.” The turning point, according to Rubem Barbosa, was a problem, and the party accepted the right-wing slander inflicted by PT.
The novelty should also rethink its design.
The political scientist noted that the New Party, which also performed below expectations despite winning the re-election of Governor Romeu Zema, should be aware, especially in terms of not using funds from the electoral fund and preparing a competition for filling positions. based on meritocracy. For Rubem, this is not a political prospect. “The party caused a sharp disapproval of society. Will have to rethink. Novo will go to the right and be swallowed up by Bolsonaro’s machine, which is much stronger than him.” In his opinion, the position of the former chairman of the party, Joao Amoedo, was symbolic.
