In a sudden move, the sector For the Homeland of the National Party has urged its leader, Senator Jorge Gandinito take a step forward as presidential candidate with a view to the next internal elections. The sector, which includes a group of legislators known as ediles, believes the National Party needs to have a broader range of candidates in the race, as it currently faces a field dominated by two candidates from the blacksmithing.
In a statement, the councilors argued that the PN should not be restricted to just two candidates from the same sector. They believe the party needs a “fresh, independent voice” that represents the views of a wide range of supporters across the country. They see Gandini as the perfect candidate to lead this “Wilsonist” movement.
“Sure that the candidacies of the Herreristas comrades will make a great contribution, we understand that another autonomous and defined optionthat summons and reflects the remaining whites of all generations, and we believe that Gandini must shape and lead that Wilsonist alternative”, they remarked, and added that they will request a “prompt meeting” with the senator to transfer their initiative to him.
Gandini still undecided
The councilors made the plea to Gandini during the National Congress of Ediles on Saturdaywhile the senator visited various departments to consult with local groups. Gandini had previously stated that he would make his decision on running for president before the end of the month, but he missed that deadline and said nothing publicly.
During a press conference on April 12, Gandini made it clear that he was determined to challenge the dominance of Herrerismo within the National Party. He claimed that he resisted the idea that the entire party should be dominated by Herrerismo, and that he would not join the movement, even if it was more convenient for him to do so.
The councilors’ call for Gandini to run for president seeks to inject a new level of enthusiasm into the National Party’s internal elections: for now, only Alvaro Delgado and Laura Raffo they sound like names closer to being on an internal ballot.
