Leonel Fernández is living proof that the profile of the leader, especially the presidential candidate, has changed significantly. He has tried to adapt on the fly, and that is why he maintains his validity, almost 30 years after he assumed his first candidacy for a national elective position. Speaking “beautiful”, which was then his main strength, would not be enough for him. Now it’s his turn to highlight his experience, which he obviously has, and his accomplishments, which he can undoubtedly exhibit. But not only that. The Leonel Fernández of today also looks closer, more human and grounded than that excessively formal and somewhat stuffy young man who was a candidate for vice president in 1994 and president in 1996. Now he dances, sings in karaoke, drinks coffee in the houses of his followers, eat yaniqueques and even drink “eskimalitos”. I mean, he does things that he didn’t do when he was younger, because his proverbial formality wouldn’t allow it. In summary, the profile that he presents, in his attempted comeback, is that of a trained and experienced politician, but at the same time sensitive, simple and jovial.
Daniel and Louis
Danilo Medina is not going to be recognized now, but he is one of the great responsible for this change of model. Loquacity was never one of his qualities, but instead he sold a practical style that he convinced in 2012, and even more so in 16, when he already had achievements to show and had set up a profile as a ruler. . He not only showed himself to be an effective manager, but also extremely close, different from how his predecessor looked. Surprise visits were one of the tools used, but it was not the only one. He discovered a new type of leader behind the shy politician, not very expressive and whom locals and strangers described as insipid. With the victory of Luis Abinader, it is confirmed that society prefers presidents who show leadership, efficiency and closeness.
The entrance Presidential today (2) was first published in The Caribbean Newspaper.
